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13h ago
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1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Central heat | High ceilings
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,300–$4,287
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 13-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,409–$3,769
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mesa North house for rent in Costa Mesa
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3h ago
Verified
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,625–$4,290
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,460–$3,205
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,580–$5,550
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave #3520A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,510–$3,630
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1m ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,014–$3,099
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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11h ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,624
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Swimming Pool
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Dishwasher
19h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,730–$3,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
2855 Pinecreek Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,720–$3,675
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | High ceilings
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,520–$4,350
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Concierge service
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Price dropped $155Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495–$2,735
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000–$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,125
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
376 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Controlled access
2 beds
2 baths
$4,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
2977 Mendoza Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1m ago
1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Controlled access
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,186–$3,006
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1m ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,191–$2,771
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,706–$2,908
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
13h ago
845 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,505–$3,015
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
16h ago
1798 Crestmont Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
374 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
17h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
Eastside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
2 beds
1 bath
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,748–$5,222
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
2831 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,635–$3,075
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Central Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
380 W Wilson St #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 8
3d ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
3 baths
$7,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 8
4d ago
400 Merrimac Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,200–$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2861 Mendoza Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
3036 Coolidge Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1 bath
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 12
4d ago
Westside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
1975 Pomona Ave #12, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$2,509
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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As of today, Costa Mesa's median rent price is $3,080 per month, which is down 9%, or $300, compared to last year.
Median rent
$3,080
YoY change
−9%
−$300/mo
Rentals, last 30 days
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| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $3,080 | −9% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,507 | +1% |
| 2 bedroom | $3,195 | −4% |
Costa Mesa, CA, is often highlighted for its vibrant arts scene and numerous shopping and dining options. Residents appreciate the proximity to the beach, making it easy to enjoy outdoor activities. The city's parks and community events add to the livability, appealing to families and young professionals alike. However, some locals express concerns about traffic congestion and the rising cost of living, which can make finding affordable rental options a challenge.
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa average around $2,420/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,150/month.
February offers the best rental deals in Costa Mesa with the lowest rents of the year, while September sees peak pricing with roughly 10% higher costs. November and December are less competitive months for apartment hunting.
Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro, and Westside Costa Mesa stand out for social connectivity with high walk scores and vibrant community atmosphere. Central Costa Mesa generates the highest consumer interest at nearly twice the market average.
Based on our current listings data, Westside Costa Mesa offers the best value at around $2,240/month, followed by Central Costa Mesa at approximately $2,300/month and Mesa Verde at about $2,420/month, all running 1% to 8% below the city median.
Based on Zumper's current listings, 42% of Costa Mesa rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 132 pet-welcoming apartments each month. Eastside Costa Mesa, South Coast Metro, Central Costa Mesa, and Westside Costa Mesa offer the best pet amenities with no breed restrictions.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Costa Mesa, showing up in just 0.02% of units. Studios lead at 0.07% while one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms each offer utilities-included options in roughly 0.02% and 0.01% of listings respectively.
Based on our current listings data, Costa Mesa's rental market blends eras with contemporary architecture leading at 28.9% of properties, followed by modern styles at 19.6%. Early 1900s bungalows still represent 12.4% of available rentals, reflecting the city's architectural diversity.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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