Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,300 (67 Rentals)

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property at 301 Broadway

$1,089

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301 Broadway

Costa MesaCA92627
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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,850
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 994 Valencia St

$2,195 - $4,395

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994 Valencia St

Costa MesaCA92626

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Bay Village Apartments
1 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 E 18th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 E 18th St

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 Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind 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 St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia St

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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AVA Newport
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

AVA Newport

1765-1765 Santa Ana AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pointe Mesa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Mesa

365 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

400 Merrimac WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Coast Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

175-181 E 22nd 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 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. 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 ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,600
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,739
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$1,958
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 ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$2,195

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

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Costa Mesa area is the $3.10 price per square foot Townhome Model at Villa Nova Townhomes in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value East Side Costa Mesa apartment is the The Arrowhead Model at Pinecreek Apartments starting at $2,750 with a $2.88 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.
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$3.10
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa SienaHuntington1BR,1BA$3.38
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41

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 $2,500 at Westbay Eldon Apartments.

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 Harbor at Mesa Verde and starts from $3,501.

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