Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 4, 2025

Average rent in
Costa Mesa, CA

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.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,030

decreased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

121

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$2.99

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
44%
32%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
Costa Mesa, CA

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%

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%

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$3,030
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by29%

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.

More data insights and reports

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Westbay Elden - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Westbay Elden

2311 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,250–$2,800

Apartment for rent

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

$2,305–$2,976

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Madison Newport Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

2345 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,445–$4,350

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Vista Pacific Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.4

Very good

Vista Pacific Apartments

2201 Pacific Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

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1990-2002 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

1990-2002 Maple Ave

1990 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,595–$2,995

Apartment for rent

241 W Wilson St #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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241 W Wilson Street - 18

241 W Wilson St #18, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 30

Woodland359 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Woodland359

359 Woodland Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

2 beds

1 bath

$2,695

Apartment for rent

Newport Palms Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.7

Excellent

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Newport Palms Apartments

1850 Whittier Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,742–$4,940

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