Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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Current Versus Historical Costa Mesa, CA Rents

Costa Mesa rentals average $1,995 for a studio rental to $6,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $115 (5.72%) year-over-year from $2,008 to $2,123. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $64 (-2.83%) year-over-year from $2,259 to $2,195. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $709 (23.31%) year-over-year from $3,041 to $3,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $577 (12.47%) year-over-year from $4,623 to $5,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $709 (12.09%) year-over-year from $5,866 to $6,575. 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 4.86% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.66% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.97% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.11% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.71	$2,123	$2,008 (5.72%)	$2,042 (3.93%)
1 BR	$2.93	$2,195	$2,259 (-2.83%)	$2,407 (-8.80%)
2 BR	$3.19	$3,750	$3,041 (23.31%)	$2,850 (31.56%)
3 BR	$3.42	$5,200	$4,623 (12.47%)	$4,148 (25.38%)
4+ BR	$2.91	$6,575	$5,866 (12.09%)	$4,800 (36.98%)

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 $5,000 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntington Beach, CA, with an average rent of $4,998, 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 $12,000 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 20.05% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.57% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Costa Mesa, CA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.18% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Costa Mesa, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,638	$2,910	$3,750	$4,998
Costa Mesa, CA	$1,995	$2,195	$3,773	$5,000
Newport Beach, CA	$2,395	$4,200	$5,950	$12,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, CA is currently around $3,441 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Costa Mesa, Irvine Business Complex has the most affordable average rent at $3,441 per month. Whereas, at $3,441 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
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,401	$2,675	$3,580	$3,441

Top Counties Near Costa Mesa

There are a total of 1 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

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $6.71. There are a total of 3 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 $2,195 and an average price per square feet of $2.93. There are a total of 2 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 $3,773 and an average price per square feet of $3.19. There are a total of 18 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% 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.