What is the average rent for a studio in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,124. Studios in central neighborhoods usually cost more than those farther from downtown.

How many square feet is a typical studio in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average size of a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is 476 Sq Ft, though layouts vary by building and location.

Which neighborhoods in Costa Mesa, CA have the most budget friendly studios?

Neighborhoods outside downtown Costa Mesa, CA, such as East Side Costa Mesa , Downtown Costa Mesa , and The Upper Birds , usually have the most affordable studios while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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Studio Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa CA

87 Rentals Available

Aurum

2055 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
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$3,002+

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$2,995+

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Enzo

3100 Martin, Irvine, CA 92612
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27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde

2775 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,172+

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Harbor at Mesa Verde

2700 Peterson Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,143+

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Newport Village Apartments

635 W Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,150+

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Eight 80 Newport Beach

880 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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$1,849+

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Beach House Apartments

1433 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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$2,275+

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Versailles on the Lake Apartments

3700 Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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$2,333+

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580 Anton

580 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,594+

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The Village at South Coast

845 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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$2,190
Apex Apartments

530 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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$1,300+

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Harbor Village Apartments

2500 Merrimac Way, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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$2,095
Eastside Apartments

126 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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$2,340
Westlake Village

955 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

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$1,931+
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 747 sq ft

$3,517

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1 Bed, 1 Bath, 747 sq ft

$3,510

Unit 110 at Aurum

2055 Main St, Irvine, CA 92614
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$1,875+

Costa Mirage

393 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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$3,172+

Bloom

651 Sunflower Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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$3,000

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412 Esther St Unit B

412 Esther St Unit B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Studio, 1 Bath, 350 sq ft

$2,350

984 El Camino Dr Unit E

984 El Camino Dr Unit E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio, 1 Bath, 504 sq ft

$1,695

1040 W MacArthur Blvd Unit 126

1040 W MacArthur Blvd Unit 126, Santa Ana, CA 92707
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 714 sq ft

$3,468

Unit 3257 at Enzo

3100 Martin, Irvine, CA 92612
$1,750

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17200 Newhope St Unit 4B, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Studio | 1 Bath | 500 sq ft
$2,195

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17210 Newhope St Unit 1304, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Studio | 1 Bath | 550 sq ft
$2,172

Unit X107 at 27 Seventy Five Mesa Verde
2775 Mesa Verde Dr E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Studio | 1 Bath | 480 sq ft
$3,785

Unit 069B at Harbor at Mesa Verde
2700 Peterson Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,645 sq ft
$2,210

Unit B106 at Newport Village Apartments
635 W Baker St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1 Bed | 1 Bath | 710 sq ft
$2,920

Unit F102 at Eight 80 Newport Beach
880 Irvine Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

2 Beds | 2 Baths | 951 sq ft
$2,275

Unit 328 at Beach House Apartments
1433 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Studio | 1 Bath | 500 sq ft
$3,588

Unit BPH02 at Versailles on the Lake Apartments
3700 Plaza Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92704

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,300 sq ft

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Costa Mesa, CA Studio Apartments for Rent

Find 87 studio apartments for rent in Costa Mesa, CA on Apartments.com. These compact units are ideal for anyone who values affordability, functionality, and a minimalistic lifestyle. Use search filters to narrow results by price, location, or specific features. For a more personal experience, select the “3D Tour” filter and enjoy an immersive digital walk-through with Matterport Virtual Tours. With everything in one place, finding a studio apartment in Costa Mesa that fits your needs has never been easier.

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Costa Mesa, CA Rental Insights

: The average rent for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,124. Studios in central neighborhoods usually cost more than those farther from downtown.
: The average size of a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is 476 Sq Ft, though layouts vary by building and location.
: Neighborhoods outside downtown Costa Mesa, CA, such as East Side Costa Mesa, Downtown Costa Mesa, and The Upper Birds, usually have the most affordable studios while still offering access to local amenities and transit.

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