Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $2,500 (3 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa.

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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Costa Mesa area is the $2.86 price per square foot 4138 Patrice Rd Model at 4138 Patrice Rd in the in the Newport Heights neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Downtown Costa Mesa apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at charle2063 starting at $3,395 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Cornerstone neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Costa Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4138 Patrice Rd4138 Patrice Rd5BR,3BA$2.86
charle20632BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Newport Palms Apartments2x2 C2BR,2BA$3.15
Newport Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.04
Casa Del SolAvalon1BR,1BA$3.06
La Casa Blanca1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.93
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.21
The Monrovia Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.35
Monte Sereno Apartments1b/1b1BR,1BA$3.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Costa Mesa?

There are currently 637 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,780 to $11,715. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Costa Mesa ranging from $2,545 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Costa Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Costa Mesa ranges from $2,545 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,544.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.