Apartments in the East Side Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa with special offers and discounts available right now - opportunities to save money or get a month or more of free rent.
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,205 | $1,300 | $3,600 |
| East Side Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $1,900 | $4,075 |
| East Side Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,334 | $2,450 | $5,749 |
| East Side Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,034 | $3,400 | $6,000 |
There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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ONE MONTH FREE* ~~~ *Get one month free when you sign a 12-15-month lease. Applies to all vacant 1-bedroom 1-bathroom units. Must move in within 3 weeks. On approved credit. Must be a new move in. No on-site transfers. This move-in special is exclusively available for new applications only. Offer expires 5/1/2026 and is subject to end without notice. Call for details.Expires 04-24-2026
Up to 6 Weeks Free on Base Rent!* *On select units. Base rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 04-24-2026
We are offering SIX WEEKS FREE RENT on select apartment homes. Please call or text for details.Expires 04-24-2026
$1,500 Look and Lease Rent Special on Select Homes!Expires 04-24-2026
Sign a new lease and save up to $2,500! Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! Limited time only! *Lease terms vary. Lease start by 5/9/26. New residents only, on approved credit. Restrictions apply. See leasing for details.Expires 04-24-2026
ASK ABOUT OUR AMAZING SPECIALSExpires 04-30-2026
First Month Free on select apartments and on a 15-month lease! Special offers apply only to select apartment homes. All applicants must meet community qualifying criteria. Your Leasing Agent will provide details and confirm eligible apartment homes during your tour. Move-in specials and promotional rental rates are available exclusively for new residents. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Expires 04-30-2026
Two Months Free on select apartment homes and a 15-Month Lease. Special offers apply only to select apartment homes. All applicants must meet community qualifying criteria. Your Leasing Agent will provide details and confirm eligible apartment homes during your tour. Move-in specials and promotional rental rates are available exclusively for new residents. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Expires 04-30-2026
Move into your new 2-bedroom home and receive: $150 OFF your first 12 months of rent! That’s up to $1,800 in total savings! **Must move in by 05/31/2026** - *New residents only* - (Applied to Select Units Only-Call for further details)Expires 05-31-2026
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in East Side Costa Mesa, CA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
ASK ABOUT OUR AMAZING SPECIALSExpires 04-30-2026
Move into your new 2-bedroom home and receive: $150 OFF your first 12 months of rent! That’s up to $1,800 in total savings! **Must move in by 05/31/2026** - *New residents only* - (Applied to Select Units Only-Call for further details)Expires 05-31-2026
First Month Free on select apartments and on a 15-month lease! Special offers apply only to select apartment homes. All applicants must meet community qualifying criteria. Your Leasing Agent will provide details and confirm eligible apartment homes during your tour. Move-in specials and promotional rental rates are available exclusively for new residents. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Expires 04-30-2026
Two Months Free on select apartment homes and a 15-Month Lease. Special offers apply only to select apartment homes. All applicants must meet community qualifying criteria. Your Leasing Agent will provide details and confirm eligible apartment homes during your tour. Move-in specials and promotional rental rates are available exclusively for new residents. Additional terms and conditions may apply.Expires 04-30-2026
$1,500 Look and Lease Rent Special on Select Homes!Expires 04-24-2026
Sign a new lease and save up to $2,500! Daily self-guided tours available by appointment - book your tour today! Limited time only! *Lease terms vary. Lease start by 5/9/26. New residents only, on approved credit. Restrictions apply. See leasing for details.Expires 04-24-2026
ONE MONTH FREE* ~~~ *Get one month free when you sign a 12-15-month lease. Applies to all vacant 1-bedroom 1-bathroom units. Must move in within 3 weeks. On approved credit. Must be a new move in. No on-site transfers. This move-in special is exclusively available for new applications only. Offer expires 5/1/2026 and is subject to end without notice. Call for details.Expires 04-24-2026
Up to 6 Weeks Free on Base Rent!* *On select units. Base rent. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded.Expires 04-24-2026
We are offering SIX WEEKS FREE RENT on select apartment homes. Please call or text for details.Expires 04-24-2026
Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in East Side Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,300.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in East Side Costa Mesa is $3,168.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in East Side Costa Mesa is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $4,045 at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in East Side Costa Mesa is currently at 722 sq ft.
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