Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,400 (94 Rentals)

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Pinecreek Apartments
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Bay Village Apartments
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Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
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Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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145 E 18th St
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145 E 18th St

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
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Sea Wind Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Arbors
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The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Cheapest Available East Side Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Apex Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable East Side Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Apex Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,959
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1AStudio,1BA$2,007
Eight 80 Newport BeachHarbor (E1B-N)Studio,1BA$2,075
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,115
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Pacific Villas1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,151

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Costa Mesa area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes in the in the Avenue One neighborhood starting from $4,371. The second greatest value East Side Costa Mesa apartment is the 816 Amigos Way Model at 816 Amigos Way, Unit A starting at $3,250 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the UC Irvine neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side Costa Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
816 Amigos Way, Unit A816 Amigos Way2BR,2BA$2.71
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$3.10
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.10
Mediterranean Village Costa MesaPlan C1BR,1BA$3.25
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa SienaHuntington1BR,1BA$3.14
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side Costa Mesa?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Costa Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Costa Mesa Apartment is $1,900 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side Costa Mesa is starting from $2,450 at Apex Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable East Side Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Villa Siena and starts from $3,047.

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