Cheap Homes for Rent in the Westside Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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property at 1519 Orange Ave

$2,650

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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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property at 1554 Orange Ave

$2,900

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$2,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1554 Orange Ave, Unit C

1554 Orange Ave
Costa MesaCA92627

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of July 21, 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
Pacific Villas2+12BR,1BA$3.09
Westbay Eldon Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.02
Casa Victoria Apartments1 B With Patio1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Westside Costa Mesa

What type of rentals are currently available in Westside Costa Mesa?

There are currently 1122 Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $11,645. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside Costa Mesa ranging from $1,550 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Westside Costa Mesa?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Westside Costa Mesa ranges from $1,550 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,305.

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