Homes for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA from $700 (104 Rentals)

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property at 1845 Anaheim Ave

$1,300

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$1,300
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1845 Anaheim Ave, Unit 3A

1845 Anaheim Ave
Costa MesaCA92627
property at 1519 Orange Ave

$2,750

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$2,750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 726 W Wilson St

$4,050

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$4,050
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$4,050

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

726 W Wilson St, Unit F

726 W Wilson St
Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 1517 Orange Ave

$4,950

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$4,950
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$4,950

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1517 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
property at 133 Cecil Pl

$5,000

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$5,000
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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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133 Cecil Pl, Unit East side Costa Mesa

133 Cecil Pl
Costa MesaCA92627

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property at 299 Robinhood Ln

$7,000

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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299 Robinhood Ln

Costa MesaCA92627
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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Costa Mesa?

There are currently 1442 Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $35,000. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Costa Mesa ranging from $1,300 to $40,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Costa Mesa ranges from $1,300 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,234.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.