- 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
- 596 Victoria St #B102, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,250/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 925 sq ft596 Victoria St #B102Costa 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
- 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
- 2278 Newport Blvd #5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,995/moStudio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft2278 Newport Blvd #5Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 326 Ogle St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,195/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft326 Ogle StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2512 Santa Ana Ave #D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,900/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths2512 Santa Ana Ave #DCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 362 Ralcam Pl #C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,850/moStudio · 1 bath362 Ralcam Pl #CCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 367 E 18th St #6, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,895/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,200 sq ft367 E 18th St #6Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 379 Hamilton St #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,600/mo1 bed · 1 bath379 Hamilton St #BCosta 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
- 2460 Newport Blvd #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,900/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,444 sq ft2460 Newport Blvd #ACosta Mesa, CA 92627View units
- 16th Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,800/mo3 beds · 1 bath · 945 sq ft16th PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 145 E 18th St #1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,850/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft145 E 18th St #1Costa Mesa, CA 92627$500 Off
- 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
- 112 Brookline Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$4,500/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,320 sq ft112 Brookline LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 377 Avocado St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,250/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,240 sq ft377 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2264 Maple St #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,500/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 940 sq ft2264 Maple St #ACosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2073 Wallace Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 890 sq ft2073 Wallace Ave #ACosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 1111 S Coast Dr #J101, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,500/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,438 sq ft1111 S Coast Dr #J101Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 1845 Anaheim Ave #12A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,295/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,212 sq ft1845 Anaheim Ave #12ACosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 183 Rochester St #B1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,450/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft183 Rochester St #B1Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 776 W Wilson St #6, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,300/mo3 beds · 2 baths776 W Wilson St #6Costa Mesa, CA 92627View units
- 980 Valencia St #A7, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,495/mo2 beds · 1 bath980 Valencia St #A7Costa Mesa, CA 92626Special Offer
- 970 Mission Dr #A8, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,495/mo2 beds · 1 bath970 Mission Dr #A8Costa Mesa, CA 92626Special Offer
- 969 Mission Dr #D6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,495/mo2 beds · 1 bath969 Mission Dr #D6Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 1581 Tustin Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,800/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,100 sq ft1581 Tustin AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2214 College Ave #3, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,695/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 776 sq ft2214 College Ave #3Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,800/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sq ftPomona AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627Special Offer
- 336 Cabrillo St #C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,100/mo2 beds · 1.5 baths · 1,050 sq ft336 Cabrillo St #CCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 177 Virginia Pl #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,950/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 680 sq ft177 Virginia Pl #BCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2072 Newport Blvd #248, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,745/moStudio · 1 bath2072 Newport Blvd #248Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 2045 Tustin Ave #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,850/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 975 sq ft2045 Tustin Ave #BCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2573 Elden Ave #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$7,995/mo4 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,229 sq ft2573 Elden Ave #BCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2363 Carlton Pl #C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft2363 Carlton Pl #CCosta 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.
