Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange County Airport Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,500 (41 Rentals)

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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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$1,400

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 21

1001 W Stevens Ave, Unit 406-1B

1001 W Stevens Ave
Santa AnaCA92707

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Parc Derian
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Derian

17275 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Sofi Irvine
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sofi Irvine

2750 Kelvin AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Aspen Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Village

3600 Aspen Village WaySanta Ana, CA 92704
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

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

Santa Fe Village

3700 S Santa Fe Village DrSanta Ana, CA 92704

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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. South Coast Racquet Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,251. Here are the most affordable Orange County Airport apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parc DerianVeterans Only Waitlist1BR,1BA$1,508
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,251
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
The Village at South CoastStudioStudio,1BA$2,270
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$2,300
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,360
South Coast Fountains1x1 UPSTAIRS CORNER UNIT1BR,1BA$2,395
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,400
3400 Avenue Of The ArtsDesign EA Premier 3Studio,1BA$2,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County Airport, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County Airport area is the $3.12 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Fairway Villas Apartment Homes in the in the Avenue One neighborhood starting from $4,371. The second greatest value Orange County Airport apartment is the 3005 Jeffrey Dr Model at 3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A starting at $3,800 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Costa Mesa 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.
Fairway Villas Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.12
3005 Jeffrey Dr, Unit A3005 Jeffrey Dr3BR,2BA$2.71
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 1A2BR,2BA$3.17
Main and Jamboree ApartmentsB072BR,2BA$2.76
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.09
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
The Aspens South CoastAspen1BR,1BA$3.23
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.22

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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 $2,523.

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 $3,525.

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 31 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 $481 which is $3,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County Airport.

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