Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 4, 2025
Last updated on November 4, 2025
Last updated on November 4, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,030. This is +56%, or $1,093, higher than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,030. This is +56%, or $1,093, 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 7% in the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,800. A 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA costs about $2,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,013. Houses for rent in Costa Mesa, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,395 | 11% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 10% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,400 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 5% | 34% | |
Studio | $1,995 | 4% | 15% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Costa Mesa | $2,800 | |
Eastside Costa Mesa | $3,605 | |
John Wayne Airport | $3,532 | |
Mesa North | $3,229 | |
Mesa Verde | $3,900 | |
Sobeca | $2,929 | |
South Coast Metro | $2,750 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,955 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,947 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,200 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
34%
Eastside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,605
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,955
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,800
South Coast Metro
Average rent
$2,750
Mesa Verde
Average rent
$3,900
Mesa North
Average rent
$3,229
Sobeca
Average rent
$2,929
John Wayne Airport
Average rent
$3,532
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,947
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
6%
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 21% higher than the median rent in Anaheim, CA.
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11h ago
2311 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$2,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,305–$2,976
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$4,350
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2201 Pacific Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1990 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,595–$2,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
241 W Wilson St #18, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
1d ago
359 Woodland Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,742–$4,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
4 beds
3 baths
$14,500
House for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
418 E 16th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
4 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
4d ago
Mesa Verde house for rent in Costa Mesa
3000 Country Club Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
4 beds
4 baths
$10,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mesa Verde house for rent in Costa Mesa
4 beds
3 baths
$10,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
1003 Grove Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
2 baths
$7,250
House for rent
Available Oct 23
3d ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
364 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3 beds
1 bath
$7,095
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
2336 Elden Ave #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$6,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,742–$4,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,799–$3,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$2,770–$2,860
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Central Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
321 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$4,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,799–$3,527
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,742–$4,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
241 W Wilson St #12, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
3h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$2,770–$2,860
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
970 Valencia St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
366 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,742–$4,940
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2 beds
2 baths
$2,799–$3,089
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
555 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,215–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$3,890
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
241 W Wilson St #18, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
15h ago
970 Valencia St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
998 El Camino Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2560 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent