Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,300 (32 Rentals)

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Bay Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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145 East 18th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 East 18th

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind II Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind II Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Sundance West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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994 Valencia Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia Street

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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St. John's Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

St. John's Manor

2031 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Bedford Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bedford Apartments

1731 Bedford LnNewport Beach, CA 92660

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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 Eight 80 Newport Beach priced from $1,709. 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 East Side Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eight 80 Newport BeachDune I (E1B-S)Studio,1BA$1,709
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
AVA NewportS1Studio,1BA$2,045
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$2,088
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
Bay Timbers ApartmentsA2031BR,1BA$2,195

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

As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Costa Mesa area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3B 2.5B Model at Greystone in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $3,447. The second greatest value East Side Costa Mesa apartment is the Townhome Model at Villa Nova Townhomes starting at $3,095 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Cornerstone 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.
Greystone3B 2.5B3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Pointe Mesa1/1RemC1BR,1BA$3.03
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Newport Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.31
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.20
Bay Timbers ApartmentsA2031BR,1BA$3.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Costa Mesa Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Side Costa Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Side Costa Mesa is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Side Costa Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in East Side Costa Mesa is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in East Side Costa Mesa costs $10,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Side Costa Mesa?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in East Side Costa Mesa that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Side Costa Mesa?

Cheap apartments in East Side Costa Mesa have an average cost of $480 which is $9,520 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Side Costa Mesa.

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