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3623 S Bear St, Unit A

3623 S Bear St
Santa AnaCA92704

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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 Senior Apartments 55+ priced from $1,481. Apex Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Westside Costa Mesa apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+StudioStudio,1BA$1,481
Apex Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
Newport Village ApartmentsJunior 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$1,850
Ponderosa Mobile Estates1 Bedroom + Office1BR,1BA$1,900
Eight 80 Newport BeachBalboa (E1A-N)Studio,1BA$1,923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA

As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westside Costa Mesa area is the $2.71 price per square foot 816 Amigos Way Model at 816 Amigos Way, Unit A in the in the UC Irvine neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Westside Costa Mesa apartment is the 2.2x Model at South Coast Racquet Club starting at $2,856 with a $2.86 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.
816 Amigos Way, Unit A816 Amigos Way2BR,2BA$2.71
South Coast Racquet Club2.2x2BR,2BA$2.86
Villa Nova TownhomesTownhome2BR,2.5BA$3.10
Pinecreek ApartmentsThe Arrowhead2BR,1.5BA$2.88
Westlake VillageHuntington2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Villa Marseilles ApartmentsThe Versailles- 1 BD, 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Pacifica Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.73
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 1126 Apartments for Rent in Westside Costa Mesa, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $9,685. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Westside Costa Mesa ranging from $1,240 to $49,500.

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 $1,240 to $49,500 with an average monthly rent of $13,123.

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