Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange County Airport Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,500 (48 Rentals)

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985 Valencia St, Unit 3
$2,695
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985 Valencia St, Unit 3

985 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Newport Village Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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994 Valencia St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia St

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

2250 Vanguard WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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20141 Orchid St, Unit Orchid
$2,650
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20141 Orchid St, Unit Orchid

20141 Orchid StNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

3301 Michelson DrIrvine, CA 92612
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Aspen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Village

3600 Aspen Village WaySanta Ana, CA 92704
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Main Street Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Village

2555 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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Orange County Airport, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orange County Airport Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Orange County Airport area of Costa Mesa, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parc Derian priced from $1,508. Newport Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,959. Here are the most affordable Orange County Airport apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianWaitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,959
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,103
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,204
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,264
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,279
The Village at South CoastStudioStudio,1BA$2,290
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,325
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County Airport, CA

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County Airport area is the $2.96 price per square foot Residence 2 Model at The Carlyle in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $4,413. The second greatest value Orange County Airport 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 Orange County Airport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The CarlyleResidence 22BR,2.5BA$2.96
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Santa Fe VillagePlan C2BR,2.5BA$2.86
Parc DerianWaitlist3BR,2BA$1.72
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.23
San Marco Villa Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,2BA$3.22
Peartree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.79

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Orange County Airport, Costa Mesa, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Costa Mesa. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orange County Airport Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Orange County Airport?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Orange County Airport is under $2,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Orange County Airport?

The cheapest apartment in Orange County Airport is Parc Derian which is listed at $1,508, while the average apartment in Orange County Airport costs $4,651.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Orange County Airport?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Orange County Airport that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Orange County Airport?

Cheap apartments in Orange County Airport have an average cost of $322 which is $4,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County Airport.

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