- Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,381+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 21 units availableMediterranean Village Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA 92626Price Drop
- 27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,117+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 59 units available27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Atwater Cove, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,350+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 13 units availableAtwater CoveCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- The Village at South Coast, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,010+ /mo2 beds · 2 units availableThe Village at South CoastCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- Seapointe Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,232+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 8 units availableSeapointe VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Victoria Pines, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,200/mo1 bed · 2 units availableVictoria PinesCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,654+ /mo1 bed · 9 units availableAzulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment CommunityCosta Mesa, CA 92626Special Offer
- 3400 Avenue Of The Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,221+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 26 units available3400 Avenue Of The ArtsCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Wimbledon Glen, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,790+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 11 units availableWimbledon GlenCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Park Mesa Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,445/mo1 bed · 2 units availablePark Mesa VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92626Price Drop
- The Cape, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,440+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 8 units availableThe CapeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- South Pointe, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,490+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 9 units availableSouth PointeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- South Coast Fountains, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,395/mo1 bed · 1 units availableSouth Coast FountainsCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 801Paul, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,200/mo1 bed · 1 units available801PaulCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- Charle Square Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,765+ /mo1 bed · 2 units availableCharle Square ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Mesa Vista Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,628/moStudio · 1 units availableMesa Vista ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 926271 Month Free
- La Costa Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,375/mo1 - 2 beds · 3 units availableLa Costa ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627$250 Off
- Mesa Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,400+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availableMesa ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Newport 18th, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,750/mo1 bed · 2 units availableNewport 18thCosta Mesa, CA 92627Special Offer
- Rochester St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ftRochester StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 620 Lakeview Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$4,395/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,504 sq ft620 Lakeview LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 380 W Wilson St #E105, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$5,200/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,650 sq ft380 W Wilson St #E105Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 2068 Wallace Ave #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,990/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,100 sq ft2068 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 596 Victoria St #B102, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,250/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 925 sq ft596 Victoria St #B102Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 1940 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,895/mo2 beds · 1 units available1940 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- 642 Center St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,975/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 2,000 sq ft642 Center StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 560 Hamilton St #2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,595/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 625 sq ft560 Hamilton St #2Costa Mesa, CA 92627View units
- 1789 Nantucket Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$12,500/mo5 beds · 5 baths · 3,446 sq ft1789 Nantucket PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 1993 Church St #103, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,990/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft1993 Church St #103Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 2589 Orange Ave #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,900/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft2589 Orange Ave #BCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2801 Hazel Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$5,400/mo4 beds · 3 baths · 2,135 sq ft2801 Hazel PlCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 379 Hamilton St #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,600/mo1 bed · 1 bath379 Hamilton St #BCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 605 Seabright Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,700/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,559 sq ft605 Seabright CirCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 377 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,250/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,240 sq ft377 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 112 Brookline Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$4,500/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,320 sq ft112 Brookline LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 345 University Dr #D4, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,000/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,400 sq ft345 University Dr #D4Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Costa Mesa Snapshot
Demographic highlights
- Per capita income
- $36,567
- Population density
- 7,329 per square mile
- Median household income
- $75,109
- Total population
- 114,548 people
- Median age
- 33 years old
- Square miles
- 15.63 square miles
- Percent renters
- 60%
Market highlights
- Median rent
- $2,995
- Median rent, monthly change
- 0.00%
About Costa Mesa
Area Information
Costa Mesa is a city in Orange County, California. It sits on a plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and despite that it's only about 16 square miles, renting here gives you access to amenities and cultural offerings usually associated with a much larger city. The world-class Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa hosts the Pacific Symphony and features renowned musicians and touring Broadway shows. South Coast Repertory Theater in Costa Mesa is a Tony-award-winning professional theater company. The town is also home to the annual Orange County Fair.
When renting in Costa Mesa, you're close to a whole host of Southern California beaches and attractions. The city borders Huntington Beach and Newport Beach, and is only about 17 miles from Laguna Beach. A day of rides at Disneyland, an Angels major league baseball game or an Anaheim Ducks NHL hockey game are within easy reach, all about 17 miles away. The big-city benefits of Los Angeles are about 40 miles away. Costa Mesa is well-situated for weekend trips. Wine aficionados can drive 70 miles to Temecula for wine tastings; Santa Barbara wineries are about three hours away. San Diego and Big Bear Lake are both around 90 miles away.
Renting in Costa Mesa
Apartments for rent in Costa Mesa fetch higher prices than in many other cities in the county and most of the state. However, there is a reasonable amount of inventoryand diligent renters can find a fair deal in a desirable area if they are prepared to face competition. Act quickly on the right place, but don't feel pressured into a bad fit since there are many apartments in this city.
Shopping
- South Coast Plaza: This upscale shopping center is the largest mall on the West Coast.
- Camp: Offering healthy local and international fare, this retail center is wellness-focused.
- The Lab: Billed as 'the anti-mall,' you'll find edgy shops and hip dining options here.
- SoCo Collection: A retail development focused on home furnishings and eco-friendly restaurants.
- OC Marketplace: A swap meet held at the OC Fairgrounds and featuring a variety of vendors hawking wares.
