Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 21, 2026
Last updated on March 21, 2026
Last updated on March 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,025. This is +59%, or $1,124, higher than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,025. This is +59%, or $1,124, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
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 prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 4% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA costs about $2,356 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,029. Houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,300.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,372 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 11% | 8% | |
Studio | $2,247 | 3% | 1% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Costa Mesa | $2,800 | |
Eastside Costa Mesa | $3,450 | |
John Wayne Airport | $2,800 | |
Mesa North | $3,072 | |
Mesa Verde | $3,025 | |
Sobeca | $2,895 | |
South Coast Metro | $2,840 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,968 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,425 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,300 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,247
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
8%
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,968
Eastside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,450
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,800
South Coast Metro
Average rent
$2,840
Mesa Verde
Average rent
$3,025
Mesa North
Average rent
$3,072
John Wayne Airport
Average rent
$2,800
Sobeca
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$5,300
Last 30 days
8%
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.
Median rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Anaheim, CA.
Costa Mesa
higher than the national median
higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Costa Mesa, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
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5d+ ago
Central Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
841 Cortez St #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,097
House for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Costa Mesa
594 Traverse Dr Unit Br2 #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,097
House for rent
Available Mar 14
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
4 beds
2 baths
$1,150
House for rent
9h ago
1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,117–$2,976
Apartment for rent
2d ago
779 Shalimar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,245–$2,995
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,769
Apartment for rent
6h ago
2265 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Mar 7
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
251 Costa Mesa St #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$5,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
251 Costa Mesa St #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$4,995
House for rent
4d ago
433 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$4,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa condo for rent in Costa Mesa
1741 Tustin Ave #10C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Condo for rent
13h ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,370
Apartment for rent
3d ago
126 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$3,180
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2159 Orange Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,567–$3,912
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2000 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,640–$3,120
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,769
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$4,255
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,165–$3,585
Apartment for rent
13h ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,370
Apartment for rent
16h ago
171 Rochester St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
23h ago
845 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,190–$2,970
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
3h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,769
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,567–$3,912
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,165–$3,585
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$4,255
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
366 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$2,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
291 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
311 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,427–$2,769
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,050–$4,255
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,165–$3,585
Apartment for rent
13h ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,370
Apartment for rent
16h ago
171 Rochester St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2323 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$2,445
Apartment for rent
3d ago
120 Lisa Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent