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

25 rentals

CME998 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

CME998

998 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,885

Apartment for rent

AVA Newport - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
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16h 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

$1,965–$3,840

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
Residents Lounge
eaves South Coast - Photo 1 of 1
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22h ago

9.9

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

$2,105–$3,165

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Carpet
In-Unit Laundry
Residents Lounge
Roof Deck

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COTTAGES - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

COTTAGES

2560 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | In-unit laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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 Oct 13

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
On-Site Laundry
Westbay Elden - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Westbay Elden

2311 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$2,800

Apartment for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$3,475

331 Avocado St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

Wallace Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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

$2,305–$2,976

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Controlled Access
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
393 Hamilton St #Q4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,450

$2,350

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Elden Court Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.8

Very good

Elden Court Apartment Homes

2323 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,350–$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Dishwasher
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Villa Siena - Photo 1 of 1

4h 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

$2,417–$3,507

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Controlled Access
Hardwood Floor
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Storage

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555 Paularino Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.6

Excellent

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555 Paularino Avenue

555 Paularino Ave #5520A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,520–$2,530

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
Oven
TV
Wi-Fi
Newport Bay Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ 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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241 W Wilson St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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241 W Wilson Street - 18

241 W Wilson St #18, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
1380 Village Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

1380 Village Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,712

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
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

$2,850

Apartment for rent

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

11h ago

9.4

Excellent

970 Valencia

970 Valencia St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$2,850

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
In-Unit Laundry
425 Merrimac Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

425 Merrimac Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,999

$2,899

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1380 Village Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

1380 Village Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

2 baths

$3,335

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Management
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Orange2666 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Orange2666

2666 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,395

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Greystone - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Greystone

2190 College Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,447–$3,517

Apartment for rent

1033 Mission Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

1033 Mission Dr #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
113 Morristown Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa

113 Morristown Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
120A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

120A

120 Lisa Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,800

Apartment for rent

2437 Fordham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa

Single Family Residence - Costa Mesa, CA

2437 Fordham Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

2 baths

$5,200

House for rent

Top amenities
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
945 Vivid Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa

945 Vivid Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Outdoor space

4 beds

3 baths

$5,900

$5,750

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities
In-Unit Laundry
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