Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Average rent in
Costa Mesa, CA

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,000

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

118

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,000. This is +58%, or $1,100, higher than the national average.

$3.02

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
47%
31%
11%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

60%
40%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Costa Mesa, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA have decreased by 8% in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Costa Mesa, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA costs about $2,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,976. Houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,262

5%

20%

2 bedroom

$3,034

1%

12%

3 bedroom

$4,300

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,924

6%

9%

Studio

$2,040

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,262

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,034

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,924

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anaheim, CA.

Costa Mesa

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa, CA is 16% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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841 Cortez St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bath

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1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Studio–3 beds

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4d ago

8.6

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Wallace Court Apartments

1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,117–$2,976

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Villa Siena

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1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,237–$3,517

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CMA224 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

CMA224

224 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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Madison Newport Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5m ago

8.5

Very good

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,520–$4,350

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779 Shalimar 4 Plex - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

779 Shalimar 4 Plex

779 Shalimar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,550–$3,495

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Pomona2265-67 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Pomona2265-67

2265 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

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