Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)

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Wallace Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wallace Apartments

1915 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Bay Village Apartments
Studio 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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Sus Casitas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Sus Casitas

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

145 East 18th

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 II Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sea Wind II Apartments

398 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Sundance West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pacific Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Park

1760 Pomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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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 Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

994 Valencia Street

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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Monte Sereno Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Sereno Apartments

1800 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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La Mancha Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Mancha Apartments

778 Scott PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Seashore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seashore Apartments

19822 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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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 Costa Mirage priced from $1,875. Ponderosa Mobile Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Costa MirageStudioStudio,1BA$1,875
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,950
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,970
Westbay ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,975
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1AStudio,1BA$1,983
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,995
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,025
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsaceStudio,1BA$2,037
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeE1-RStudio,1BA$2,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Costa Mesa area is the $2.93 price per square foot 3B 2.5B Model at Greystone in the in the Cornerstone neighborhood starting from $3,447. The second greatest value Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the Townhome Model at Villa Nova Townhomes starting at $3,095 with a $2.89 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.
Greystone3B 2.5B3BR,2.5BA$2.93
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$2.89
Huntington VistaBarcelona2BR,2BA$2.84
9842 Hamilton Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.69
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
The Monrovia Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.79
Olive TreeTwo Bedroom 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.95
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Peartree Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.70
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Vineyard-1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.85

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $2,089.

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 $1,900, while the average apartment in Westside Costa Mesa costs $10,000.

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 5 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 $258 which is $9,742 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Costa Mesa.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!