- Newport Palms Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,617+ /mo2 beds · 2 units availableNewport Palms ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,381+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 26 units availableMediterranean Village Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Harbor at Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,051+ /moStudio - 3 beds · 21 units availableHarbor at Mesa VerdeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- 27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,167+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 66 units available27 Seventy Five Mesa VerdeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Pacific Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,052+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availablePacific VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 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$2,940+ /mo2 beds · 3 units availableThe Village at South CoastCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- Madison Newport Apartment Homes, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,020+ /mo2 beds · 5 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
- The Grand Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,715+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 28 units availableThe Grand Costa MesaCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Villa Siena, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,517+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 11 units availableVilla SienaCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Wimbledon Glen, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,130+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 8 units availableWimbledon GlenCosta Mesa, CA 92626$100 Off
- Azulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment Community, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,654+ /mo1 bed · 11 units availableAzulon at Mesa Verde, a 55+ Apartment CommunityCosta Mesa, CA 92626Special Offer
- Westbay Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,395+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 2 units availableWestbay ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627$1,000 Off
- Park Mesa Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,445/mo1 bed · 2 units availablePark Mesa VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92626Price Drop
- 3400 Avenue Of The Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,351+ /moStudio - 2 beds · 23 units available3400 Avenue Of The ArtsCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- South Coast Fountains, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,395/mo1 bed · 1 units availableSouth Coast FountainsCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- South Pointe, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,490+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 8 units availableSouth PointeCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Westlake Village, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,782+ /mo2 beds · 2 units availableWestlake VillageCosta Mesa, CA 92627$1,000 Off
- 801Paul, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,200/mo1 bed · 1 units available801PaulCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- La Casa Blanca, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,095+ /mo1 bed · 3 units availableLa Casa BlancaCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- AVA Newport, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,220+ /moStudio - 3 beds · 11 units availableAVA NewportCosta Mesa, CA 926270.5 Months Free
- Pacifica Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,075+ /mo1 bed · 2 units availablePacifica ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Olive Tree, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,706+ /mo2 beds · 3 units availableOlive TreeCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Coast Apts, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,475+ /mo1 bed · 1 units availableCoast AptsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- La Costa Apartments, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,295+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availableLa Costa ApartmentsCosta Mesa, CA 92627$250 Off
- The Hamilton, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,950/moStudio · 1 units availableThe HamiltonCosta Mesa, CA 92627$500 Off
- The Arbors, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,875+ /moStudio - 1 bed · 3 units availableThe ArborsCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- Baywind Apartment Homes, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,455+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 4 units availableBaywind Apartment HomesCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- Halcyon House, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,409+ /mo1 - 2 beds · 16 units availableHalcyon HouseCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- Blue Sol, Costa Mesa, CA 92627Contact for price1 - 3 beds · 11 units availableBlue SolCosta 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
- 620 Lakeview Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$4,395/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,504 sq ft620 Lakeview LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 325 Canal Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$7,500/mo4 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,575 sq ft325 Canal WayCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2977 Mendoza Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,895/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,100 sq ft2977 Mendoza DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- Francis Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$8,000/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,500 sq ftCosta Mesa, CACosta Mesa, CA 92626
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
- 1.11%
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.
