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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

175 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA. 175 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $800 Apartments Under $1,100 Apartments Under $1,600 Apartments Under $1,700 Apartments Under $2,000 Apartments Under $2,100

Apartments Under $800

  • a kitchen with a table and a stove and a microwave
    Today

    8102 Ellis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
    STUDIO $790+

Apartments Under $1,100

  • a living room with couches and colorful pillows
    Today

    2239 W 5TH STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92703
    2 BEDS $2,035
    3 BEDS $2,127
    4 BEDS $1,031+

Apartments Under $1,600

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
    Today

    421 North Lyon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
    1 BED $1,660

Apartments Under $2,000

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    635 West Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    STUDIO $1,900+
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS $2,750+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and granite counter tops
    Today

    19221 Delaware, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    1 BED $1,925+
    2 BEDS $2,500+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
    Today

    17272 Walnut, Tustin, CA 92780
    STUDIO $1,970
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $2,680+

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Apartments Under $2,100

  • a small kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator
    Today

    17301 Keelson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    STUDIO $2,024+
    1 BED $2,178
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2750 Kelvin Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,126+
    1 BED $2,552+
    2 BEDS $3,067+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    1322 Walnut Ave., Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED $2,200+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the swimming pool at the preserve at ballantyne commons apartments
    Today

    655 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    1 BED $2,325+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
    3 BEDS $3,770+

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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    Today

    4 Austin, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,360+
    2 BEDS $2,725+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    50 Eastshore, Irvine, CA 92604
    1 BED $2,402+
    2 BEDS $3,037+
    3 BEDS $4,086+
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
    Today

    17091 Kenyon Drive, Tustin, CA 92780
    2 BEDS $2,448+
    3 BEDS $3,010+
  • a living room with a gray couch and two gray chairs at Harvard Manor, Irvine, CA
    Today

    21 California Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612
    1 BED $2,450+
  • a building with stairs and a grill in front of a grill
    Today

    1401-1409 Superior Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92663
    STUDIO $3,225
    1 BED $2,545
    2 BEDS $2,850
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a table
    Today

    17600 Cartwright Rd, Irvine, CA 92614
    STUDIO $2,595
    1 BED $2,695+
    2 BEDS $3,495+
  • a living room with two leather chairs and a view of a golf simulator
    Today

    4201 Jamboree Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    STUDIO $2,749+
    1 BED $2,838+
    2 BEDS $3,944+
  • the living room of an apartment with carpet and white walls
    Today

    621 West Wilson, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    2 BEDS $3,000+
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  • a living room with furniture and a sliding glass door
    Today

    843 W. 15Th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,225
  • the building where the motel is located
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    15520 Tustin Village Way, Tustin, CA 92780
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
    Today

    1722 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
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  • a living room with couches and a table and a fireplace
    Today

    7521 Wyoming St, Westminster, CA 92683
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
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  • a playground with a slide in front of a building
    Today

    280 Hospital Circle, Westminster, CA 92683
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Getting around in Costa Mesa, CA

49 /100
Car-Dependent
41 /100
Some Transit
70 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 49, Transit Score®: 41, Bike Score®: 70

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,900 and $3,970.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average Costa Mesa, CA cheap apartment size is 527 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

Cheap apartments in Costa Mesa, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

A cheap apartment in Costa Mesa, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Costa Mesa, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Costa Mesa, CA has never been easier. We feature 175 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Costa Mesa, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Costa Mesa, CA? The average apartment rent in Costa Mesa is $2,820 per month so any rental south of $2,256 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Costa Mesa, CA rents go as low as $790/mo.

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