Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

Current Versus Historical Costa Mesa, CA Rents

Costa Mesa rentals average $1,975 for a studio rental to $6,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,667, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $52 (2.73%) year-over-year from $1,916 to $1,969. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $121 (5.32%) year-over-year from $2,278 to $2,399. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $307 (10.64%) year-over-year from $2,888 to $3,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $94 (-1.99%) year-over-year from $4,717 to $4,623. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,075 (22.05%) year-over-year from $4,875 to $5,950. 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 2.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.62% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.09% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.09% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.36	$1,969	$1,916 (2.73%)	$1,720 (14.42%)
1 BR	$3.34	$2,399	$2,278 (5.32%)	$1,899 (26.35%)
2 BR	$2.94	$3,195	$2,888 (10.64%)	$2,411 (32.51%)
3 BR	$2.78	$4,623	$4,717 (-1.99%)	$3,317 (39.37%)
4+ BR	$3.01	$5,950	$4,875 (22.05%)	$5,466 (8.85%)

Historical Rents in Costa Mesa, CA

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Top Cities Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Costa Mesa. The average rent in Costa Mesa is currently $3,700 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Costa Mesa, CA, with an average rent of $2,660, 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 $6,400 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 on par with the other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA are about 5.29% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.35% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Costa Mesa, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Costa Mesa, CA	$1,975	$2,488	$3,233	$2,660
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,100	$2,809	$3,404	$3,700
Newport Beach, CA	$1,885	$2,128	$4,300	$6,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA is currently around $2,844 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Costa Mesa's average rent, which is only $2,667. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde has the most affordable average rent at $2,660 per month. Whereas, at $3,027 average rent per month, Irvine Business Complex is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Costa Mesa. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,073	$2,597	$3,294	$2,660
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,513	$2,719	$3,842	$3,027

Top Counties Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 2 counties located by Costa Mesa, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Costa Mesa, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,752. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92663, Newport Beach, CA at $2,475 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,999 per month is 92648, Huntington Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,930. That's at least $4 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 $2,620 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,433 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 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
92626, Costa Mesa, CA	$1,975	$2,478	$3,233	$2,587
92663, Newport Beach, CA	$1,885	$2,121	$2,765	$2,475
92614, Irvine, CA	$2,549	$2,761	$3,632	$2,916
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$3,199	$4,450	$3,999

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 $2,667. 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 $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $4.36. There are a total of 23 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 $2,488 and an average price per square feet of $3.34. There are a total of 37 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 $3,233 and an average price per square feet of $2.94. There are a total of 32 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 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Costa Mesa, CA is around $2,134/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.