Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 4, 2026
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.
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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.
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 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.
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 |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Costa Mesa | $2,747 | |
Eastside Costa Mesa | $3,450 | |
John Wayne Airport | $4,550 | |
Mesa North | $2,757 | |
Mesa Verde | $2,935 | |
Sobeca | $3,000 | |
South Coast Metro | $2,800 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,876 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,950 | 1% | 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%
Eastside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,450
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,876
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,747
South Coast Metro
Average rent
$2,800
Mesa Verde
Average rent
$2,935
Mesa North
Average rent
$2,757
John Wayne Airport
Average rent
$4,550
Sobeca
Average rent
$3,000
Apartments
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
1%
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 16% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
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Verified
841 Cortez St #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,151
House for rent
Available Feb 1
7h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,110–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,117–$2,976
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237 –$3,517
Apartment for rent
1d ago
224 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
5m ago
2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,520–$4,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
779 Shalimar Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$3,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2265 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
5 beds
6 baths
$11,700
House for rent
Available Jan 31
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
3 baths
$7,995
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
2336 Elden Avenue #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
2 beds
4 baths
$5,300
House for rent
Available Dec 20
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
1533 Sullivan Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
3 baths
$5,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa condo for rent in Costa Mesa
1741 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
Available Dec 20
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa condo for rent in Costa Mesa
1741 Tustin Ave #15D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$3,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237–$3,517
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,110–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$3,480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave #4460A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
29m ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,694–$7,505
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1884 Monrovia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
635 Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,999–$3,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237–$3,517
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$3,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$3,480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave #4460A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,110–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
366 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
841 Cortez St #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,151
House for rent
Available Feb 1
15h ago
2650 Elden Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,670–$3,912
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237–$3,517
Apartment for rent
3h ago
120 Lisa Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,110–$4,015
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,340–$3,480
Price drop
Apartment for rent
29m ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave #4460A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$4,010
Price drop
Apartment for rent
29m ago
580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,694–$7,505
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2311 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent