Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $900 (121 Rentals)

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property at 301 Broadway

$1,089

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$1,089
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301 Broadway

Costa MesaCA92627

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Pinecreek Apartments
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$2,150 - $2,850
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$2,150 - $2,850
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 994 Valencia St

$2,195 - $4,395

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994 Valencia St

Costa MesaCA92626

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Wallace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Village Apartments
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Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
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Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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145 E 18th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

145 E 18th St

145 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is a Studio unit found at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Apex Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,600
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,739
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$1,958
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,115
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,115

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Costa Mesa area is the $2.79 price per square foot Granada Model at Huntington Vista in the in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $3,899. The second greatest value Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath w/Patio Townhome Model at 9842 Hamilton Ave. starting at $2,650 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Costa Mesa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntington VistaGranada3BR,2.5BA$2.79
9842 Hamilton Ave.2 Bed 1.5 Bath w/Patio Townhome2BR,1BA$2.64
South Coast Racquet Club2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.90
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Newport Villa Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.02
Missions at Back Bay1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Costa Mesa, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Westside Costa Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Westside Costa Mesa is at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ listed at $1,481.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Costa Mesa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Westside Costa Mesa Apartment is $1,900 at Ponderosa Mobile Estates.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Westside Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Westside Costa Mesa is starting from $2,500 at Westbay Eldon Apartments.

What is the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Westside Costa Mesa Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harbor at Mesa Verde and starts from $3,501.

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