Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Orange County Airport Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,600 (67 Rentals)

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$2,195 - $4,295

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994 Valencia St

Costa MesaCA92626

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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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Baker Block
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Baker Block

125 Baker St ECosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Halcyon House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Halcyon House

585 Anton BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92626

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1100 SteelyIrvine, 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 $1,999. Parc Derian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,088. 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$1,999
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$2,088
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,184
Sofi IrvineStudioStudio,1BA$2,210
The CapeThe Ashbury1BR,1BA$2,255
eaves South CoastA11BR,1BA$2,255
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,265
South Coast Fountains1x1 Upstairs1BR,1BA$2,295
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,325
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,336

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orange County Airport, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orange County Airport area is the $2.89 price per square foot 22AA Model at Axis 2300 Apartments in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Orange County Airport apartment is the Residence 1 Model at The Carlyle starting at $3,709 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the UC Irvine 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.
Axis 2300 Apartments22AA2BR,2.5BA$2.89
The CarlyleResidence 12BR,2BA$3.00
Parc DerianVeteran Unit3BR,2BA$1.72
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$2.87
Aspen VillageBirch2BR,2BA$3.11
Peartree Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.11
3400 South Main StreetOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsBordeaux1BR,1BA$3.04
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.10
South Coast Racquet Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.12

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Orange County Airport, Costa Mesa, CA

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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 $2,336.

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

The cheapest apartment in Orange County Airport is South Coast Racquet Club which is listed at $2,184, while the average apartment in Orange County Airport costs $4,113.

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 32 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 $375 which is $3,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Orange County Airport.

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