Studio Apartments for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (423 Rentals)

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740 James St
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740 James St

740 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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744 James St
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744 James St

744 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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717 James St
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717 James St

717 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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Mace Apartments
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Mace Apartments

3102 Mace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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721 James St
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721 James St

721 James StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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994 Valencia St
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994 Valencia St

994 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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277 Ogle St
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277 Ogle St

277 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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970 Mission Dr
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970 Mission Dr

970 Mission DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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284 Cabrillo St
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284 Cabrillo St

284 Cabrillo StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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794 W 18th St
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794 W 18th St

794 W 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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150 E 21st St
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150 E 21st St

150 E 21st StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2658 Orange Ave
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2658 Orange Ave

2658 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2320 Elden Ave
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2320 Elden Ave

2320 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2625 Elden Ave
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2625 Elden Ave

2625 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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269-271 16th Pl
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269-271 16th Pl

269-271 16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2220 Elden Ave
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2220 Elden Ave

2220 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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720 Shalimar Dr
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720 Shalimar Dr

720 Shalimar DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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336 E 20th St
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336 E 20th St

336 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2425 Orange Ave
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2425 Orange Ave

2425 Orange AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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2563 Elden Ave
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2563 Elden Ave

2563 Elden AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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174 E Broadway
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174 E Broadway

174 E BroadwayCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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185 Mesa Dr
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185 Mesa Dr

185 Mesa DrCosta Mesa, CA 92627

Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Westside Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Westside Costa Mesa area of Costa Mesa, CA is found at Eight 80 Newport Beach and is listed at 650 square feet priced from $2,594. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Eight 80 Newport BeachStudio (E1I-N23)650 Sq Ft$2,594
BloomS2609 Sq Ft$2,701
Baker BlockPlan S1591 Sq Ft$2,797
Westbay ApartmentsStudio550 Sq Ft$1,995
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsace541 Sq Ft$2,115
3400 Avenue Of The ArtsDesign EA Premier 3530 Sq Ft$2,392
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 Bedroom520 Sq Ft$3,500
Park NewportWedge Renovated513 Sq FtCall for Rates
580 AntonE01506 Sq Ft$2,883
Wimbledon GlenThe Edinburg505 Sq Ft$2,410

Cheapest Available Westside Costa Mesa Studio Apartments

Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Westside Costa Mesa of Costa Mesa, CA is the Studio Model starting from $1,481 at Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+. The average price for all Studio apartments in Westside Costa Mesa is currently $2,265. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+Studio$1,481
Apex ApartmentsStudio XS$1,600
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)$1,739
Harbor at Mesa VerdePlan E1B$1,958
Westbay ApartmentsStudio$1,995
Harbor Village ApartmentsPlan A$2,095
Versailles on the Lake ApartmentsAlsace$2,115
Sandpointe Cove Apartment HomesPlan A$2,195
AVA NewportS1$2,200
27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeE1-R$2,239

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Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Costa Mesa, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Westside Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Westside Costa Mesa with Studio?

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

How much is the average rent for a Studio Westside Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Westside Costa Mesa is $2,265.

What is the largest available Studio Westside Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Westside Costa Mesa is a 650 square feet unit starting from $2,594 at Eight 80 Newport Beach.

What is the average size for Westside Costa Mesa Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Westside Costa Mesa is currently 450 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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