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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA

25 rentals

1101 W Stevens Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap South Coast apartment for rent in Santa Ana

1101 W Stevens Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
651 Sunflower Ave #518B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Sandpointe apartment for rent in Santa Ana

Perfect Remodeled 1BD/1BA

651 Sunflower Ave #518B, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Fireplace
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
801Paul - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

801Paul

801 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$1,875

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Central Heat
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
The Village at South Coast - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.8

Very good

The Village at South Coast

845 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$2,170–$3,125

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
High Ceilings
Swimming Pool
241 W Wilson St #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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241 W Wilson Street - 12

241 W Wilson St #12, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,175

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 7

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
279 East 20th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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279 East 20th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

Studio

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Assigned Parking
Hardwood Floor
High Ceilings
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,650

311 W Wilson St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Nearby rental good for social life

$2,750

400 Merrimac Way

AVA Newport - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

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AVA Newport

1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Carpet | Swimming pool

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,200–$4,205

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Fitness Center
Residents Lounge
Monte Vista 174-178 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Monte Vista 174-178

174 Monte Vista Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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Wallace Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Wallace Court Apartments

1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,311–$2,976

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
eaves South Coast - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

9h ago

9.3

Excellent

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eaves South Coast

555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,335–$2,975

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
Roof Deck
Swimming Pool

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Bay Breeze - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

8.5

Very good

Bay Breeze

1939 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,350–$2,591

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Villa Siena - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Villa Siena

1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,487–$3,447

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fitness Center
Hardwood Floor
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool

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Hamilton - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

Hamilton

353 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Sunset Bay III Apartment Community - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.7

Very good

Sunset Bay III Apartment Community

301 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
Newport Bay Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
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2d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Newport Bay Terrace

1691 Mesa Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Affordable | Dishwasher | On-site management

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,595–$3,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Central Heat
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Swimming Pool

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311 W Wilson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

311 W Wilson St

311 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Garden Vista Apartments LLC - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.2

Excellent

Garden Vista Apartments LLC

366 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
3925 S Ross St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Sandpointe apartment for rent in Santa Ana

Apartment - Santa Ana, CA

3925 S Ross St, Santa Ana, CA 92707

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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Coast Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Coast Apartments

400 Merrimac Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
Fitness Center
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
Residents Lounge
Wheelchair Accessible
635 Baker St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

Affordable | On-site management | Swimming pool

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Management
970 Valencia - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

970 Valencia

970 Valencia St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Oven

2 beds

2 baths

$3,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
Greystone - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.6

Very good

Greystone

2190 College Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,447–$3,517

Apartment for rent

3057 Loysburg Bay - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap condo for rent in Costa Mesa

3057 Loysburg Bay, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Condo for rent

2211 Avalon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa

Single Family Residence, Ranch - Costa Mesa, CA

2211 Avalon St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$4,300

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
2460 Newport Boulevard #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2460 Newport Boulevard #E, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

3 beds

2 baths

$4,395

Condo for rent

Available Aug 23

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