Rent Trends for Apartments in Central Costa Mesa
January 2026
| Bedroom count | Central Costa Mesa | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950 |  down 6.02% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,237 | down 4.03% |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,929 | down 1.15% |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,113 |  up 3.47% |
| 4 Bedroom | $5,000 | down 15.97% |
Median rent as of January 25, 2026
This January, we've analyzed our 39 listings in Central Costa Mesa to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Central Costa Mesa median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment decreased by 6.02% to $1,950, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment decreased by 1.67% to $2,237.
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Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Apartments for Rent
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$2,300
Studio Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,257–$3,559
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,600
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$2,175
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$1,995
1 Bedroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,800
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$3,325
2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$2,495
1 Bedroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,150
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
16 Hours Ago
$2,495
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$3,300
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$3,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
3 Days Ago
$2,000
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
3 Days Ago
$2,495–$4,350
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$1,895
1 Bedroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$3,447–$3,517
3 Bedrooms Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,150
1 Bedroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,415
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$7,000
4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago