Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 5, 2026

Average rent in
Costa Mesa, CA

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.

$3.44

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,062

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

128

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$3.44

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
45%
31%
14%
6%
$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 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.

Rent comparables in
Costa Mesa, CA

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%

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%

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$3,062
increased by57%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,550
increased by31%

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.

More data insights and reports

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1053 Presidio Dr, Unit N/A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

1053 Presidio Dr, Unit N/A

1053 Presidio Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

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5d+ ago

7.4

Very good

1059 Presidio Drive

1059 Presidio Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1 bed

1 bath

$1,400

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Wallace Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Wallace Court Apartments

1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,117–$2,976

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9.9

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Villa Siena

1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,327–$3,477

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Madison Newport Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

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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1d ago

8.8

Very good

Welcome to Wilson

241 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

2853 Hickory - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

2853 Hickory

2853 Hickory Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

2 beds

1 bath

$2,650

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5d+ ago

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1995 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

$2,650

Price drop

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