Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Eastside Costa Mesa
$3,540/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Eastside Costa Mesa is $3,540 per month as of October 2026. This is 86% above the national average rent, or $1,640 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Eastside Costa Mesa
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Eastside Costa Mesa rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Average rent prices in Eastside Costa Mesa have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Rent prices in Eastside Costa Mesa vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eastside Costa Mesa is $3,297, whereas a house costs $6,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Eastside Costa Mesa run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,135 | No Change |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,450 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $5,570 | 13% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $8,000 | 8% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bayside | $7,950 | |
Central Costa Mesa | $3,008 | |
Eastbluff | $5,225 | |
Newport Heights | $3,350 | |
West Newport Beach | $3,575 | |
Westside Costa Mesa | $2,737 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,297 | 2% | 3% | |
Condos | $4,600 | No Change | 27% | |
Houses | $6,597 | No Change | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,135
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,570
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,000
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
33%
Central Costa Mesa
Average rent
$3,008
Westside Costa Mesa
Average rent
$2,737
Bayside
Average rent
$7,950
Eastbluff
Average rent
$5,225
Newport Heights
Average rent
$3,350
West Newport Beach
Average rent
$3,575
Apartments
Average rent
$3,297
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$4,600
Last year
27%
Houses
Average rent
$6,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Eastside Costa Mesa, 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.
How does rent in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Eastside Costa Mesa and Central Costa Mesa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Eastside Costa Mesa
86%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
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Discover rentals in Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
20h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$4,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
121 E Bay St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
126 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$3,245–$3,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
2466 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
2209 Elden Ave #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
Price dropped $364Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
273 Palmer St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$4,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$5,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
126 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$3,245–$3,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
2209 Elden Ave #NA, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1 bed
1 bath
$3,100
Price dropped $364Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 30
21h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,560–$5,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$4,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
126 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$3,245–$3,270
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside Costa Mesa apartment for rent in Costa Mesa
327 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$4,145
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
3 beds
2 baths
$5,260
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Eastside Costa Mesa townhouse for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 2
16h ago
Eastside Costa Mesa house for rent in Costa Mesa
3 beds
3 baths
$4,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 2
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Frequently asked questions for Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Eastside Costa Mesa rental market.
How much is rent in Eastside Costa Mesa?
The average rent in Eastside Costa Mesa is $3,540 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Eastside Costa Mesa?
Average rent prices in Eastside Costa Mesa have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Eastside Costa Mesa rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Eastside Costa Mesa is 86% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,640 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Eastside Costa Mesa?
To comfortably afford rent in Eastside Costa Mesa, you'd need to earn approximately $142,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).