Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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Current Versus Historical Costa Mesa, CA Rents

Costa Mesa rentals average $2,175 for a studio rental to $7,748 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,000, or roughly $41 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.19%) year-over-year from $2,167 to $2,163. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $533 (24.64%) year-over-year from $2,164 to $2,698. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (10.02%) year-over-year from $3,408 to $3,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $825 (18.03%) year-over-year from $4,575 to $5,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $209 (2.87%) year-over-year from $7,291 to $7,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.19% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.54% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.81% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.09% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $58.00 $2,163 $2,167 (-0.19%) $1,933 (11.89%)
1 BR $43.44 $2,698 $2,164 (24.64%) $2,365 (14.05%)
2 BR $42.62 $3,750 $3,408 (10.02%) $2,935 (27.77%)
3 BR $39.51 $5,400 $4,575 (18.03%) $4,625 (16.76%)
4+ BR $40.36 $7,500 $7,291 (2.87%) $5,497 (36.45%)

Historical Rents in Costa Mesa, CA

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Top Cities Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Costa Mesa. The average rent in Costa Mesa is currently $4,975 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Santa Ana, CA, with an average rent of $2,965, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Costa Mesa, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,800 per month.

Let's compare Costa Mesa, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Costa Mesa, CA is 14.94% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.04% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA are about 0.14% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.80% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Costa Mesa, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Santa Ana, CA N/A $2,198 $2,800 $2,965
Tustin, CA $2,500 $2,500 $3,450 $4,200
Huntington Beach, CA $2,300 $2,721 $3,300 $4,500
Costa Mesa, CA $2,175 $2,750 $3,595 $4,975
Irvine, CA $2,600 $2,749 $3,900 $5,000
Laguna Beach, CA $3,400 $3,950 $6,800 $8,950
Newport Beach, CA $2,650 $3,200 $6,325 $11,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Woodbridge, and The Village. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA is currently around $4,325 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Costa Mesa's average rent, which is actually $5,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,663 per month. Whereas, at $8,100 average rent per month, The Village is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Costa Mesa. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA $2,600 $2,892 $3,900 $3,663
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $1,350 $3,988 $4,325
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $2,950 $3,998 $6,750 $8,100

Top Counties Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 1 counties located by Costa Mesa, CA. One county in the area is Orange, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,900. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Costa Mesa, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Costa Mesa, CA is 19.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Costa Mesa, CA is 4.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA is 1.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Orange, CA $2,600 $2,621 $3,650 $4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Costa Mesa, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,500. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92614, Irvine, CA at $4,045 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,948 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,436. That's at least $27 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Costa Mesa, CA is $2,892 per month. Or in other words, $48 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,995 per month. Which comes out to $42 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Costa Mesa, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
92627, Costa Mesa, CA N/A $3,100 $3,995 $5,495
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $5,413 $5,800 $8,948
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,895 $3,750 $4,045
92612, Irvine, CA $2,436 $2,725 $4,150 $4,500
92648, Huntington Beach, CA $2,900 $2,600 $4,250 $5,498
92606, Tustin, CA $2,747 $2,892 $3,658 $4,450
92604, Irvine, CA N/A $2,123 $3,995 $4,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Costa Mesa Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Costa Mesa, CA apartments for rent is approximately $5,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Costa Mesa, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $58.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Costa Mesa.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $43.44. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Costa Mesa.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $42.62. There are a total of 29 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Costa Mesa.
How have rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Costa Mesa, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA is around $4,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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