Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $900 (128 Rentals)

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$2,200 - $3,000
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Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

1519 Orange Ave

Costa MesaCA92627
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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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Wallace Apartments
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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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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 Apex Apartment Homes priced from $1,500. Mesa Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,628. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 456Studio,1BA$1,628
Costa MirageStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$1,945
Pacific ParkPlan B1BR,1BA$2,000
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeE1-RStudio,1BA$2,089
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan AStudio,1BA$2,095
Casa Victoria Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,115
Eight 80 Newport BeachPeninsula (A1A-S)1BR,1BA$2,120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Costa Mesa area is the $3.06 price per square foot The San Clemente Model at Blue Sol in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $4,430. The second greatest value Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Charle2063 starting at $3,395 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Cornerstone 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.
Blue SolThe San Clemente3BR,2BA$3.06
Charle20632BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
2286 Canyon Dr, Unit 42286 Canyon Dr3BR,2BA$3.09
South Coast Fountains2X2.5 Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.97
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Monrovia Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.92
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00
South Coast Racquet Club1.1x1BR,1BA$3.08

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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 Apex Apartment Homes listed at $1,500.

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 $2,450 at Apex Apartment Homes.

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 Greystone and starts from $3,657.

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