Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange County Airport Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,600 (39 Rentals)

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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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Orange Bungalows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Bungalows

2666 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Cape
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cape

1000 S Coast DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, 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 Studio unit found at Newport Village Apartments priced from $2,025. 3400 South Main Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Orange County Airport apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$2,025
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,222
eaves South CoastA11BR,1BA$2,246
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,288
South PointeAshbury1BR,1BA$2,305
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,325
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,340
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$2,345
3400 Avenue of the ArtsSeries A.1KStudio,1BA$2,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County Airport, CA

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orange County Airport area is the $2.68 price per square foot 3x2 Townhouse Model at South Coast Fountains in the in the Westside Costa Mesa neighborhood starting from $4,295. The second greatest value Orange County Airport 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 Orange County Airport apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Coast Fountains3x2 Townhouse3BR,2BA$2.68
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.89
1002 Mission Dr, Unit D1002 Mission Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.46
3400 South Main StreetTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.48
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$2.97
Axis 2300 Apartments12B1BR,2BA$3.09
Newport Bay Terrace2 Beds / 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.94
ToscanaLucca1BR,1BA$3.12
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$3.17
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Orange County Airport, Costa Mesa, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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.

Getting Around the Orange County Airport Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $2,398.

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

The cheapest apartment in Orange County Airport is 3400 South Main Street which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Orange County Airport costs $4,279.

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 25 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 $140 which is $4,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County Airport.

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