Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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Current Versus Historical Costa Mesa, CA Rents

Costa Mesa rentals average $2,163 for a studio rental to $6,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,500, or roughly $41 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-1.90%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $308 (14.22%) year-over-year from $2,163 to $2,470. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.22%) year-over-year from $3,408 to $3,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $302 (6.16%) year-over-year from $4,898 to $5,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $640 (-8.96%) year-over-year from $7,140 to $6,500. 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 up by 2.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.42% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $60.07 $2,150 $2,192 (-1.90%) $1,984 (8.37%)
1 BR $44.78 $2,470 $2,163 (14.22%) $2,390 (3.34%)
2 BR $42.62 $3,450 $3,408 (1.22%) $2,941 (17.32%)
3 BR $39.96 $5,200 $4,898 (6.16%) $4,450 (16.85%)
4+ BR $38.42 $6,500 $7,140 (-8.96%) $5,423 (19.85%)

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 $4,500 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Santa Ana, CA, with an average rent of $2,980, 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 $12,495 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 14.17% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.20% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.75% 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 $1,650 $2,000 $2,795 $2,980
Huntington Beach, CA $2,900 $2,450 $3,300 $4,250
Tustin, CA N/A $2,550 $3,500 $4,300
Costa Mesa, CA $2,163 $2,495 $3,450 $4,500
Irvine, CA $2,469 $2,713 $3,800 $4,950
Laguna Beach, CA $2,850 $3,700 $7,000 $9,000
Newport Beach, CA $2,663 $4,000 $6,048 $12,495

Top Neighborhoods Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Westpark, and Woodbridge. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA is currently around $4,700 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Costa Mesa's average rent, which is only $4,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,600 per month. Whereas, at $9,000 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 $2,513 $2,800 $3,680 $3,600
Westpark, Irvine, CA N/A $2,773 $3,500 $4,400
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA $2,200 $2,350 $3,848 $4,700
Northwood, Irvine, CA N/A $2,855 $3,323 $5,000
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $2,525 $3,995 $6,900 $9,000

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 $4,850. That's roughly around $38 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Orange, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,850, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Costa Mesa, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Costa Mesa, CA is 21.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Costa Mesa, CA is 4.01% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA is 1.51% 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 $2,625 $2,595 $3,553 $4,850

Top Zipcodes Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Costa Mesa, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,350. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92647, Huntington Beach, CA at $3,408 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,400 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,510. That's at least $61 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 $2,593 per month. Or in other words, $49 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,640 per month. Which comes out to $40 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 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 $2,470 $3,700 $4,500
92660, Newport Beach, CA $2,675 $4,350 $5,988 $9,400
92614, Irvine, CA $2,560 $2,747 $3,580 $4,500
92612, Irvine, CA $2,462 $2,685 $3,735 $4,200
92648, Huntington Beach, CA $2,900 $2,500 $4,250 $4,695
92606, Tustin, CA $2,557 $2,870 $3,553 $3,825
92647, Huntington Beach, CA N/A $2,450 $2,795 $3,408
92649, Huntington Beach, CA $2,000 $2,400 $2,850 $4,070

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 $4,500. 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 $2,163 and an average price per square feet of $60.07. There are a total of 2 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 $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $44.78. There are a total of 13 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $42.62. There are a total of 37 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 -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA is around $3,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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