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Rent Trends for Apartments in Costa Mesa
March 2026
| Bedroom count | Costa Mesa | vs Last Month |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,250 |  up 10.40% |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,399 | up 4.53% |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,100 | No change |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,625 | up 6.37% |
| 4 Bedroom | $6,400 | up 12.28% |
Median rent as of March 8, 2026
This March, we've analyzed our 186 listings in Costa Mesa to determine the rent trend. We're updating our tables in real time to give you the most up to date Costa Mesa median apartment rent prices by bedroom count.
The median rent for a studio apartment increased by 1.35% to $2,250, while the median rent for a 1 bedroom apartment increased by 3.18% to $2,399.
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PadMapper has 186 condos, houses, and apartments for rent in Costa Mesa. Specifically, 10 studio apartments, 48 one-bedroom apartments, 76 two-bedroom apartments, 27 three-bedroom apartments are currently available for rent.
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Costa Mesa CA Cheap Apartments for Rent
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$2,195
Studio Apartment · Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,195
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,195
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,245–$2,995
2–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,250–$2,800
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,250
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$2,300–$3,285
Studio–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,300
Studio Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,335–$2,350
Studio Apartments · Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,350
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$2,395
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,399
1 Bedroom · 1 Bathroom Apartment · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
5+ Days Ago
$2,415–$3,065
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Costa Mesa, CA
$2,419–$3,397
1–3 Bedrooms Apartments · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,425–$2,925
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Costa Mesa, CA
$2,435
1 Bedroom Apartment · Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,445
1 Bedroom Apartment · Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,460
1 Bedroom Apartment · Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,495
2 Bedrooms Apartment · Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa
$2,495–$2,895
1–2 Bedrooms Apartments · Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa