Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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property at 1519 Orange Ave

$2,750

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$2,750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 8

1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Ponderosa Mobile Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa, CA

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Costa Mesa area is the $2.56 price per square foot 343 Cabrillo St Model at 343 Cabrillo St, Unit C in the in the Santa Ana Heights neighborhood starting from $3,195. The second greatest value Downtown Costa Mesa apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Newport Villa Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Newport Heights 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.
343 Cabrillo St, Unit C343 Cabrillo St2BR,1.5BA$2.56
Newport Villa Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$3.10
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95
365 Hamilton St, Unit 3365 Hamilton St2BR,1.5BA$3.47
Pacifica Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.73
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

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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 639 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,481 to $10,000. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Costa Mesa ranging from $1,089 to $8,000.

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 $1,089 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,682.

Expert Rental Resources

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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