Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (269 Rentals)

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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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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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753 Shalimar Dr
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753 Shalimar Dr

753 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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707 James St
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707 James St

707 James 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
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Newport Mesa
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Newport Mesa

666 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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347 E 18th St
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347 E 18th St

347 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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734 Shalimar Dr
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734 Shalimar Dr

734 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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363 E 18th St
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363 E 18th St

363 E 18th StCosta 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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707 Shalimar Dr
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707 Shalimar Dr

707 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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717 Shalimar Dr
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717 Shalimar Dr

717 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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725 Shalimar Dr
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725 Shalimar Dr

725 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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720 Shalimar Dr
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720 Shalimar Dr

720 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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757 Shalimar Dr
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757 Shalimar Dr

757 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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762 Shalimar Dr
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762 Shalimar Dr

762 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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711 James St
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711 James St

711 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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771 Shalimar Dr
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771 Shalimar Dr

771 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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702 James St
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702 James St

702 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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730 James St
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730 James St

730 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

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 Beach House Apartments and is listed at 500 square feet priced from $2,275. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Beach House ApartmentsStudio SE500 Sq Ft$2,275
Eight 80 Newport BeachHarbor (E1B-N)460 Sq Ft$1,933
Sandpointe Cove Apartment HomesPlan A400 Sq Ft$2,180

Cheapest Available Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown Costa Mesa of Costa Mesa, CA is the Balboa (E1A-N) Model starting from $1,732 at Eight 80 Newport Beach. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown Costa Mesa is currently $2,109. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)$1,732
Sandpointe Cove Apartment HomesPlan A$2,180
Beach House ApartmentsStudio SE$2,275

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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

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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 Eight 80 Newport Beach listed at $1,732.

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 $2,109.

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 500 square feet unit starting from $2,275 at Beach House Apartments.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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