Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Last updated on May 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,062. This is +57%, or $1,112, higher than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,062. This is +57%, or $1,112, 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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA costs about $2,356 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,025. Houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,295.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,095 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,750 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $5,750 | 1% | 4% | |
Studio | $1,999 | 1% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Costa Mesa | $2,747 | |
Eastside Costa Mesa | $3,672 | |
John Wayne Airport | $4,000 | |
Mesa North | $2,955 | |
Mesa Verde | $2,700 | |
Sobeca | $3,254 | |
South Coast Metro | $3,254 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,910 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,775 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,325 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,524 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,910
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,747
Eastside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,672
South Coast Metro
Average rent
$3,254
Mesa Verde
Average rent
$2,700
Mesa North
Average rent
$2,955
John Wayne Airport
Average rent
$4,000
Sobeca
Average rent
$3,254
Apartments
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$4,325
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$5,295
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,524
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
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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
1053 Presidio Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
1059 Presidio Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available May 5
3d ago
1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,117–$2,976
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4h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,327–$3,477
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,520–$4,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
241 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2853 Hickory Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
1995 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,760–$6,060
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
2 beds
4 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
1869 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$5,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
2 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available May 3
3h ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,370
Apartment for rent
21h ago
174 Monte Vista Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$4,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
2138 Orange Ave #C120, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$4,000
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$3,540
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,327–$3,477
Price drop
Apartment for rent
52m ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850–$2,900
Apartment for rent
20h ago
2000 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$3,115–$3,120
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$2,145
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
Studio
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,220–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$4,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,327–$3,477
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,220–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,890–$3,540
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave #4955A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$3,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$4,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1780 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
52m ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2157 San Michel Dr E #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available May 4
4h ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,327–$3,477
Price drop
Apartment for rent
52m ago
2244 Canyon Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
17h ago
994 Valencia St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3 beds
2 baths
$4,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,220–$3,550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$4,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave #4955A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$3,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,594–$7,370
Apartment for rent
21h ago
174 Monte Vista Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,450–$4,000
Apartment for rent