Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (268 Rentals)

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740 James St
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740 James St

740 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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721 James St
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721 James St

721 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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717 James St
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717 James St

717 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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744 James St
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744 James St

744 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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703 Shalimar Dr
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703 Shalimar Dr

703 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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263 Cabrillo St
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263 Cabrillo St

263 Cabrillo StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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794 W 18th St
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794 W 18th St

794 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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284 Cabrillo St
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284 Cabrillo St

284 Cabrillo StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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840 Center St
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840 Center St

840 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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133 20th St
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133 20th St

133 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1637 Irvine Ave
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1637 Irvine Ave

1637 Irvine AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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799 Shalimar Dr
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799 Shalimar Dr

799 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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853 Center St
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853 Center St

853 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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361 E 18th St
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361 E 18th St

361 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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796 Shalimar Dr
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796 Shalimar Dr

796 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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735 James St
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735 James St

735 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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770 Shalimar Dr
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770 Shalimar Dr

770 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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711 Shalimar Dr
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711 Shalimar Dr

711 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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735 Shalimar Dr
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735 Shalimar Dr

735 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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716 James St
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716 James St

716 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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151 Rochester St
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151 Rochester St

151 Rochester StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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169 18th St
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169 18th St

169 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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238 Rochester St
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238 Rochester St

238 Rochester StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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745 James St
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745 James St

745 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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725 James St
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725 James St

725 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1741 Pomona Ave
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1741 Pomona Ave

1741 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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753 Shalimar Dr
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753 Shalimar Dr

753 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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810 Center St
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810 Center St

810 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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777 18th St
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777 18th St

777 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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720 James St
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720 James St

720 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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1975 Parsons St
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1975 Parsons St

1975 Parsons StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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854 Center St
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854 Center St

854 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is found at Eight 80 Newport Beach and is listed at 650 square feet priced from $2,594. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Eight 80 Newport BeachStudio (E1I-N23)650 Sq Ft$2,594
Westbay ApartmentsStudio550 Sq Ft$1,995
Sandpointe Cove Apartment HomesPlan A400 Sq Ft$2,195
AVA NewportS1320 Sq Ft$2,200
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+Studio285 Sq Ft$1,481

Cheapest Available Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Costa Mesa of Costa Mesa, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,481 at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa is currently $2,051. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+Studio$1,481
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)$1,739
Westbay ApartmentsStudio$1,995
Sandpointe Cove Apartment HomesPlan A$2,195
AVA NewportS1$2,200

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown Costa Mesa is at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ listed at $1,481.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is $2,051.

What is the largest available Studio Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Costa Mesa is a 650 square feet unit starting from $2,594 at Eight 80 Newport Beach.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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