Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $2,600 (7 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the East Side Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa.

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627

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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 Apex Apartment Homes priced from $1,500. Mesa Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,628. Here are the most affordable East Side Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 456Studio,1BA$1,628
Costa MirageStudioStudio,1BA$1,800

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

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side Costa Mesa area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Charle2063 in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value East Side Costa Mesa apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes starting at $4,371 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Avenue One 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.
Charle20632BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
Villa SienaSunset2BR,2BA$2.89
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$3.10
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Missions at Back Bay2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14
Park Center Place ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$3.21

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side Costa Mesa?

There are currently 649 Apartments for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $5,300. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Costa Mesa ranging from $2,650 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side Costa Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side Costa Mesa ranges from $2,650 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,515.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side Costa Mesa?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side Costa Mesa range from $3,400 to $5,085, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,800 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,300.

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