- 136 Lexington Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$4,200/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,120 sq ft136 Lexington LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 2075 Thurin St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$6,250/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,850 sq ft2075 Thurin StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 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
- 2363 Carlton Pl #C, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,000/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 850 sq ft2363 Carlton Pl #CCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 260 Victoria St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$1,600/mo3 beds · 3 baths · 1,174 sq ft260 Victoria StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 2383 Carlton Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$5,900/mo3 beds · 3.5 baths · 1,888 sq ft2383 Carlton PlCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 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
- 605 Seabright Cir, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,700/mo2 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,559 sq ft605 Seabright CirCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 970 Mission Dr #A8, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,495/mo2 beds · 1 bath970 Mission Dr #A8Costa Mesa, CA 92626Special Offer
- 980 Valencia St #A7, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,495/mo2 beds · 1 bath980 Valencia St #A7Costa Mesa, CA 92626Special Offer
- 969 Mission Dr #D6, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,495/mo2 beds · 1 bath969 Mission Dr #D6Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Woodland341, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,995/mo2 beds · 1 units availableWoodland341Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Costa Mesa 286, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,800/mo2 beds · 1 units availableCosta Mesa 286Costa Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- 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
- 776 W Wilson St #6, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,300/mo3 beds · 2 baths776 W Wilson St #6Costa Mesa, CA 92627View units
- 2258 Pamela Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,850/mo2 beds · 1 units available2258 Pamela LnCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- 2696 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,395/mo2 beds · 1 units available2696 Santa Ana AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627New Today
- 1841 Orange Ave #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,900/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 800 sq ft1841 Orange Ave #ACosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 302 E 16th St #F, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$5,950/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,801 sq ft302 E 16th St #FCosta 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
- 1092 Westward Ln #4, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,500/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,292 sq ft1092 Westward Ln #4Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- Rochester St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,000/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ftRochester StCosta 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
- Seapointe Villas, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$2,232+ /mo1 - 3 beds · 8 units availableSeapointe VillasCosta Mesa, CA 92626New Today
- 2264 Pamela Ln #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,800/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,250 sq ft2264 Pamela Ln #ACosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 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
- 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
- 666 W 18th St #4, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,600/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft666 W 18th St #4Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- 1096 Tulare Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$9,000/mo4 beds · 3.5 baths · 2,400 sq ft1096 Tulare DrCosta 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
- 560 Hamilton St #2, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$2,595/mo1 bed · 1 bath · 625 sq ft560 Hamilton St #2Costa Mesa, CA 92627View units
- 114 Lexington Ln, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,600/mo3 beds · 2 baths · 1,240 sq ft114 Lexington LnCosta Mesa, CA 92626
- 2162 San Michel Dr W #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$4,625/mo3 beds · 2.5 baths · 1,465 sq ft2162 San Michel Dr W #BCosta Mesa, CA 92627
- 988 El Camino Dr #203, Costa Mesa, CA 92626$3,150/mo2 beds · 1 bath · 720 sq ft988 El Camino Dr #203Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- 577 Park Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627$3,650/mo2 beds · 2 baths · 1,300 sq ft577 Park DrCosta 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.
