Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $978 (87 Rentals)

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property at 870 W 19th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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870 W 19th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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Pinecreek Apartments
$2,200 - $3,000

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,000
Total Monthly Price$2,200 - $3,000
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 9

Pinecreek Apartments

2300 Fairview RdCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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property at 279 E 20th St
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
Total Monthly Price$2,250
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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279 E 20th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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Wallace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Village Apartments

409 W Bay StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta 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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Trio Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trio Apartment Homes

879, 887-897 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sea Wind Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Bristol2831
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bristol2831

2831 Bristol StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

2110 Newport BlvdCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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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Casa Serena Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Serena Townhomes

2045 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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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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 Apartments priced from $1,628. Ponderosa Mobile Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista ApartmentsStudio 331Studio,1BA$1,628
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,750
Bristol28311BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,956
135 & 137 Broadway0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,050
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1BStudio,1BA$2,051
La Casa Blanca1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
Huntington VistaCordoba1BR,1BA$2,110
Apex Apartment HomesOne bedroom / One bath Small1BR,1BA$2,150
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeE1-RStudio,1BA$2,167

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Costa Mesa area is the $3.03 price per square foot Newport Model at Villa Siena in the in the Bungalows at Bay Street neighborhood starting from $3,517. The second greatest value Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the Plan B Model at Santa Fe Village starting at $3,295 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Westside Costa Mesa 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.
Villa SienaNewport3BR,2BA$3.03
Santa Fe VillagePlan B2BR,2BA$2.97
Westbay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.46
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Parisian-1 BR, 1 BA- Balcony1BR,1BA$2.55
Aspen VillageEvergreen1BR,1BA$3.07
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Pacific Villas2+12BR,1BA$3.09
La Casa Blanca1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.79
Huntington VistaCordoba1BR,1BA$2.95
Bristol28311BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

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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 a cheap apartment in Westside Costa Mesa?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Costa Mesa is under $2,167.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Costa Mesa?

The cheapest apartment in Westside Costa Mesa is Ponderosa Mobile Estates which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Westside Costa Mesa costs $2,905.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside Costa Mesa?

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 11 regular apartments in Westside Costa Mesa 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 Westside Costa Mesa?

Cheap apartments in Westside Costa Mesa have an average cost of $369 which is $2,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Costa Mesa.

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