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4d 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
$3,657–$4,695
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18h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$3,320
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18h ago
Verified
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,560–$4,605
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1d ago
Verified
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,819–$3,657
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15h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave #7898A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,980
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15h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave #4792A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$3,650
Price drop
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1h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,595
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21h ago
109 Clearbrook Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,200
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1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,215
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In-Unit Laundry
Swimming Pool
Garage Parking
On-Site Laundry
2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,395
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4d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,855–$2,925
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4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,575
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5d+ ago
301 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$2,495
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5d+ ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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The average rent in Costa Mesa, as of July 2026, is flat compared to last month but down 6.86% year-over-year.Track prices
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5d+ ago
2650 Harla Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio
1 bath
$2,175
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
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5d+ ago
1059 Presidio Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
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16m ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,052–$2,624
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57m ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$5,900
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1h ago
968 Mission Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Price drop
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3h ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700–$3,500
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3h ago
2855 Pinecreek Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,405–$3,645
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3h ago
241 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Assigned parking | On-site management | Oven
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,922–$5,742
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Available Jul 21
13h 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
Apartment for rent
18h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,595
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21h ago
Mesa Verde house for rent in Costa Mesa
Air conditioning
4 beds
2 baths
$5,750
House for rent
Available Jul 21
21h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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22h ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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22h ago
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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22h ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
374 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
2 baths
$3,950
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23h ago
Eastside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$4,495
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,014–$3,099
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1d ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$5,300
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Available Jul 16
1d ago
393 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
On-site laundry | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
Studio
1 bath
$1,850–$2,150
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1d 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
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,191–$2,771
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,712–$2,908
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2d ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Walk-in closets
2 beds
2 baths
$3,236
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2d ago
2029 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,100–$2,650
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2d ago
1612 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Dishwasher
2 beds
1 bath
$3,795
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2d ago
2653 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$4,750
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2d ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
House for rent
Available Jul 19
2d ago
Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
4 beds
5 baths
$6,300
House for rent
Available Jul 19
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,435–$2,685
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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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