- Pacific Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,052+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availablePacific VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Seapointe Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,232+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 8 units availableSeapointe VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Madison Newport Apartment Homes, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,470+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 8 units availableMadison Newport Apartment HomesCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- Monte Sereno Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,250/mo1 bed · 1 units availableMonte Sereno ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627$800 Off
- 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
- Westbay Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,395+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 2 units availableWestbay ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627$1,000 Off
- Westlake Village, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,008+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 6 units availableWestlake VillageCosta Mesa, CA 92627New 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
- The Cape, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,440+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 8 units availableThe CapeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- 801Paul, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,200/mo1 bed · 1 units available801PaulCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- Mesa Vista Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,628/moStudio · 1 units availableMesa Vista ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 926271 Month Free
- Olive Tree, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,706+ /mo2 beds · 3 units availableOlive TreeCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- La Casa Blanca, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,095+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 5 units availableLa Casa BlancaCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- The Hamilton, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,950+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 2 units availableThe HamiltonCosta Mesa, CA 92627$500 Off
- Park Center Place Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Contact for price1 - 2 beds · 3 units availablePark Center Place ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Pacifica Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Contact for price1 - 3 beds · 6 units availablePacifica ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$10,000/mo4 beds · 4 baths · 2,500 sq ftCosta Mesa, CACosta Mesa, CA 92627Special Offer
- 2154 San Michel Dr W #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,200/mo2 beds · 3 baths · 1,276 sq ft2154 San Michel Dr W #ACosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 3352 Via Parma, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$5,000/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,477 sq ft3352 Via ParmaCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 2519 Cornerstone Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$7,500/mo4 beds · 2.5 baths · 2,081 sq ft2519 Cornerstone LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 376 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,250+ /mo2 - 3 beds · 2 units available376 Hamilton StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Royan Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$5,500/mo3 beds · 2 bathsRoyan LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 1978 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,595/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 880 sq ft1978 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 1955 Wallace Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,186+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units available1955 Wallace AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Plaza Townhomes, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,700/mo2 beds · 2 units availablePlaza TownhomesCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- The Monrovia Apartment Homes, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Contact for price1 - 2 beds · 2 units availableThe Monrovia Apartment HomesCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Fox Hollow Village Townhomes, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,950+ /mo2 beds · 3 units availableFox Hollow Village TownhomesCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Contact for price1 - 3 beds · 3 units availableLido Apartments - 241 Avocado StCosta 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.
