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Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa, CA

What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?

$2,473/month

Average Rent

698 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,473 per month. This is 52% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Costa Mesa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Costa Mesa, you can expect to pay about $2,071 per month for a studio, $2,473 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,923 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,276 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,071/month
476 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,473/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,923/month
956 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,276/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,499/month
532 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,901/month
1,281 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$8,762/month
1,714 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$13,820/month
2,908 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,940/month
833 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$6,469/month
1,366 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,997/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,572/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,558/month
1,557 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Costa Mesa, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $58 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Costa Mesa, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Costa Mesa, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
2% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
63% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Costa Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Monticello Community, Downtown Costa Mesa and East Side Costa Mesa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Monticello Community
$2,382/month
677 Sq Ft
Downtown Costa Mesa
$2,517/month
667 Sq Ft
East Side Costa Mesa
$2,536/month
673 Sq Ft
The Upper Birds
$2,616/month
738 Sq Ft
The Island Streets
$2,676/month
762 Sq Ft
Westside Costa Mesa
$2,708/month
716 Sq Ft
College Park District
$2,827/month
723 Sq Ft
Theatre Arts District
$2,961/month
753 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Costa Mesa?

Based on current rent prices, Theatre Arts District, College Park District and Westside Costa Mesa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Theatre Arts District
$2,961/month
753 Sq Ft
College Park District
$2,827/month
723 Sq Ft
Westside Costa Mesa
$2,708/month
716 Sq Ft
The Island Streets
$2,676/month
762 Sq Ft
The Upper Birds
$2,616/month
738 Sq Ft
East Side Costa Mesa
$2,536/month
673 Sq Ft
Downtown Costa Mesa
$2,517/month
667 Sq Ft
Monticello Community
$2,382/month
677 Sq Ft

Which Costa Mesa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most apartments available are Westside Costa Mesa, College Park District and Downtown Costa Mesa .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westside Costa Mesa
$2,708/month
716 Sq Ft
College Park District
$2,827/month
723 Sq Ft
Downtown Costa Mesa
$2,517/month
667 Sq Ft
Theatre Arts District
$2,961/month
753 Sq Ft
The Upper Birds
$2,616/month
738 Sq Ft
East Side Costa Mesa
$2,536/month
673 Sq Ft
The Island Streets
$2,676/month
762 Sq Ft
Monticello Community
$2,382/month
677 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Costa Mesa, CA?

Because the average rent in Costa Mesa is $2,473, you’ll want to make about $8,243 per month or $98,916 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Costa Mesa, CA

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Costa Mesa, CA

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The Grand Costa Mesa

The Grand Costa Mesa

2855 Pinecreek Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1-2 Beds | $2,055 - $3,430

Enzo

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Studio - 2 Beds | $2,719 - $5,378

Lux Costa Mesa

Lux Costa Mesa

2277 Harbor Blvd,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

1-2 Beds | $2,925 - $4,595

Property Management Companies in Costa Mesa, CA

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Advanced Management Company
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  • 11,666

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  • 28

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UDR
UDR
  • 168

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  • 57,759

    Units

  • 85

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5 Communities in Costa Mesa
Legacy Partners
Legacy Partners
  • 38

    Communities

  • 9,389

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

4 Communities in Costa Mesa
Greystar
Greystar
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  • 907,895

    Units

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2 Communities in Costa Mesa
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Avenue5 Residential
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    Communities

  • 114,367

    Units

  • 198

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2 Communities in Costa Mesa
AvalonBay
AvalonBay
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    Units

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2 Communities in Costa Mesa
Prime Administration, LLC
Prime Administration, LLC
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  • 17,905

    Units

  • 28

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2 Communities in Costa Mesa
The REMM Group
The REMM Group
  • 30

    Communities

  • 3,625

    Units

  • 23

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2 Communities in Costa Mesa

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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