Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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Current Versus Historical Costa Mesa, CA Rents

Costa Mesa rentals average $2,295 for a 1-bedroom rental to $7,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,050, or roughly $41 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $60 (2.84%) year-over-year from $2,103 to $2,163. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $349 (15.09%) year-over-year from $2,313 to $2,663. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $493 (14.36%) year-over-year from $3,430 to $3,923. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,033 (23.66%) year-over-year from $4,367 to $5,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,792 (31.39%) year-over-year from $5,708 to $7,499. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.64% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Nov 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $44.00 $2,663 $2,313 (15.09%) $2,400 (10.95%)
2 BR $42.28 $3,923 $3,430 (14.36%) $2,955 (32.73%)
3 BR $41.30 $5,400 $4,367 (23.66%) $4,423 (22.08%)
4+ BR $37.18 $7,499 $5,708 (31.39%) $5,140 (45.89%)

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 $2,998, 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 $10,750 per month.

Let's compare Costa Mesa, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.29% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA are about 5.73% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. 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 $1,600 $2,188 $2,940 $2,998
Huntington Beach, CA $2,500 $2,771 $3,195 $3,900
Tustin, CA $2,188 $2,500 $3,500 $4,075
Costa Mesa, CA N/A $2,248 $3,600 $4,975
Irvine, CA $2,655 $2,600 $3,750 $5,000
Laguna Beach, CA $2,900 $3,885 $6,950 $8,700
Newport Beach, CA $2,650 $3,600 $6,000 $10,750

Top Neighborhoods Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa. Some of these neighborhoods include Irvine Business Complex, Woodbridge, and Northwood. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA is currently around $4,474 per month. A total of 3 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 $5,050. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,624 per month. Whereas, at $7,500 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 $2,655 $2,896 $3,700 $3,624
Woodbridge, Irvine, CA N/A $2,725 $3,825 $4,148
Northwood, Irvine, CA N/A $2,025 $3,500 $4,800
The Village, Laguna Beach, CA $4,000 $3,995 $6,245 $7,500

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 $4,800. 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 $4,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,800, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Costa Mesa, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Costa Mesa, CA is 13.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA is 7.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Orange, CA $2,500 $2,600 $3,550 $4,800

Top Zipcodes Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Costa Mesa, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,950. 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 $3,990 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,500 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,628. That's at least $29 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 $2,700 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,892 per month. Which comes out to $41 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 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 $2,200 $3,892 $5,000
92660, Newport Beach, CA N/A $3,600 $5,900 $8,500
92614, Irvine, CA $2,920 $2,836 $3,700 $3,990
92612, Irvine, CA $2,628 $2,700 $3,990 $4,750
92648, Huntington Beach, CA $2,700 $2,500 $3,348 $4,950

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 $5,050. 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 one bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,295 and an average price per square feet of $44.00. There are a total of 5 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 $3,819 and an average price per square feet of $42.28. There are a total of 26 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.24% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA is around $4,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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