Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Costa Mesa, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,497. This is +77% higher than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,497

Flat

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

107

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,497. This is +77% higher than the national average.

$3.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%

34%

35%

18%

12%

$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 comparables in
Costa Mesa, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,105. A 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA costs about $2,495 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,320. Houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,797.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$2,495	4%	5%
2 bedroom	$3,397	2%	3%
3 bedroom	$4,850	2%	No Change
4 bedroom	$6,495	17%	24%
Studio	$2,150	No Change	10%

		Comparables
Central Costa Mesa	$2,837
Eastside Costa Mesa	$3,495
John Wayne Airport	$3,830
Mesa North	$3,790
Mesa Verde	$4,200
Sobeca	$3,390
South Coast Metro	$3,857
Westside Costa Mesa	$2,922

Studio

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,397

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,495

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

24%

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$3,497

77%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500

27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa, CA is 40% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.

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683 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

186 E 21st St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

2108 Breakaway Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

3030 Ceylon Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

1650 Murano Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

914 Darrell St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

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1646 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

542 Pierpont Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

1953 Federal Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

369 E 20th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA

945 Vivid Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

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988 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

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Discover rentals in Costa Mesa, CA

Westbay Elden - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

Very good

2311 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,300–$2,800

Apartment for rent

Wallace Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

Wallace Court Apartments

1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,305–$2,976

Apartment for rent

Madison Newport Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

9

Excellent

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,445–$4,350

Apartment for rent

Villa Siena - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.3

Excellent

Verified

1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,549–$3,609

Apartment for rent

Call

1990-2002 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

1990-2002 Maple Ave

1990 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

241 W Wilson St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Verified

241 W Wilson Street - 18

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 2

2180 Placentia Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

2180 Placentia Ave

2180 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Garden Vista Apartments LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Garden Vista Apartments LLC

366 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Apartment for rent