
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,100 (4 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the East Side Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa.


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East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Side Costa Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Side Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,156 | $2,600 | $5,000 |
East Side Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,848 | $4,395 | $10,000+ |
East Side Costa Mesa 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,874 | $4,975 | $6,800 |
East Side Costa Mesa 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,800 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 4 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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa, CA
As of May 07, 2025 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 $4,045 with a $2.89 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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charle2063 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.89 |
Villa Siena | Newport | 3BR,2BA | $2.81 |
Villa Nova Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.89 |
Pinecreek Village Apartments | Innsbruck- 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.03 |
Pinecreek Apartments | The Arrowhead | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.88 |
Missions at Back Bay | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Newport Bay Terrace | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.06 |
Park Center Place Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Westside Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Costa Mesa
What type of rentals are currently available in East Side Costa Mesa?
There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $7,043. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Costa Mesa ranging from $2,295 to $14,700.
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 $2,295 to $14,700 with an average monthly rent of $6,594.
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