Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $2,700 (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.

property at 1519 Orange Ave

$2,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 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 Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Apex Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. 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 Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,850

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

As of May 30, 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
Madison Newport Apartment Homes2x22BR,2BA$3.43
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.10
Newport Bay Terrace1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
Villa SienaHuntington1BR,1BA$3.28
Bay Timbers ApartmentsB2021BR,1BA$3.14
Leeward Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Costa Mesa

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

There are currently 650 Apartments for Rent in East Side Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,481 to $10,000. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side Costa Mesa ranging from $2,750 to $49,500.

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 $2,750 to $49,500 with an average monthly rent of $15,271.

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