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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

25 rentals

1053 Presidio Dr, Unit N/A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

1053 Presidio Dr, Unit N/A

1053 Presidio Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available Apr 21

2853 Hickory - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

2853 Hickory

2853 Hickory Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

1995 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

1995 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

$2,650

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
1819 Monrovia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,655

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Hardwood Floor
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Storage
Olive Tree - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Olive Tree

2190 College Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,656–$2,852

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
2229 Canyon Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

2Bed 1 Bath Lower Level Costa Mesa Bluffs D/W Frig

2229 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Available May 23

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Microwave
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool

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Nearby rental good for pet owners

Harbor Blvd Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Harbor Blvd Apts.

2029 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,750

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
132 E Bay St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Eastside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

E. Bay 132 - C

132 E Bay St #C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 30

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
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2985 Mendoza Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA TOWNHOME

2985 Mendoza Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,845

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 25

Top amenities
Assigned Parking
Ceiling Fan
Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
Swimming Pool
PEPPERTREE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

PEPPERTREE

2910 Peppertree Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$2,950

Apartment for rent

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$2,595

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$2,597–$3,559

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$2,650

2853 Hickory Pl

Fairview Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Fairview Park

1032 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$2,975

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Microwave
Sunset Bay I Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Sunset Bay I Apartments

1780 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$2,995

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floor
2218 Placentia Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa condo for rent in Costa Mesa

Condominium - Costa Mesa, CA

2218 Placentia Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Air Conditioning
2218 Placentia Ave #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa condo for rent in Costa Mesa

Condominium - Costa Mesa, CA

2218 Placentia Ave #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Condo for rent

2151 Pacific Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

2br 2bath Park, Ocean, Deck

2151 Pacific Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$3,025

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 12

Top amenities
Carpet
Dishwasher
Fireplace
On-Site 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

$3,075

Apartment for rent

1022 El Camino Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

1022 El Camino Dr #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | On-site laundry

3 beds

2 baths

$3,195

Apartment for rent

Top amenities
On-Site Laundry
2212 Placentia Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa

Condominium - Costa Mesa, CA

2212 Placentia Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking | Carpet

3 beds

1 bath

$3,400

House for rent

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973 Mission Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa

Amazing 3 Bedroom in Costa Mesa!

973 Mission Dr #1, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,495

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

Top amenities
Hardwood Floor
In-Unit Laundry
On-Site Laundry
326-330 Rochester St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

326-330 Rochester St

326 Rochester St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,945

Apartment for rent

2649 Orange Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2649 Orange Ave

2649 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$3,995

Apartment for rent

260 Victoria St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Cheap Central Costa Mesa condo for rent in Costa Mesa

Condominium, Traditional - Costa Mesa, CA

260 Victoria St #5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2.5 baths

$4,325

Condo for rent

Top amenities
Ceiling Fan
Fireplace
In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
207 La Costa Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa

207 La Costa Ct, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$5,750

House for rent

Top amenities
Dishwasher
Fireplace
Hardwood Floor
Hot Tub
Microwave
Oven
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