The Grand Costa Mesa
2855 Pinecreek Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
$2,725 - $3,605
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa, CA
What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?
$2,501/month
Average Rent
695 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,501 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $2,114 per month for a studio, $2,501 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,983 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,340 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Costa Mesa, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $16 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Costa Mesa, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
9%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
66%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Costa Mesa?
Based on current rent prices, East Side Costa Mesa, Downtown Costa Mesa and Westside Costa Mesa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Costa Mesa?
Based on current rent prices, Theatre Arts District, The Island Streets and College Park District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Costa Mesa, CA?
Because the average rent in Costa Mesa is $2,501, you’ll want to make about $8,336 per month or $100,032 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.
How does Costa Mesa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Costa Mesa, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,708/month
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One Bedroom
$2,262/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,473/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,942/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.