Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,850 (6 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.

property at 230 16th Pl

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

230 16th Pl

Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 1765 Santa Ana Ave

$3,180 - $5,310

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$3,180

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$3,180

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 6

1765 Santa Ana 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 Mesa Vista Apartments priced from $1,628. Ponderosa Mobile Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable East Side Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 331Studio,1BA$1,628
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,750
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,900

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

As of August 29, 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 3005 Jeffrey Dr Model at 3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A starting at $3,800 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Costa Mesa 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
3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A3005 Jeffrey Dr3BR,2BA$2.71
Villa SienaNewport3BR,2BA$3.03
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$3.10
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
2988 Royal Palm Dr, Unit D2988 Royal Palm Dr2BR,1BA$2.89
2988 Royal Palm Dr, Unit D2988 Royal Palm Dr2BR,1BA$2.89
Westbay Eldon Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.09
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14
Bristol Bay1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Costa Mesa

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

There are currently 659 Apartments for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,628 to $5,570. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Costa Mesa ranging from $1,850 to $20,000.

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 $1,850 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,833.

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 $2,595 to $5,570, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $6,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,300.

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