# Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

> How much is rent in Costa Mesa, CA? $3,040 median across 53 units in 15 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,073 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 53 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

15 apartment buildings, 53 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

[Browse apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/apartments/)

Avg Rent

$3,073/mo

median $3,040

market average

Cheapest

$2,222/mo

Pacific Villas

Properties

15

tracked daily

Units

53

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Costa Mesa, CA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last month

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$2,881

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Costa Mesa, CA over the last month. Started at $2,771, ended at $2,881.

### Average rent trend, last month

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Oct | 2,771 |
| Oct | 2,828 |
| Oct | 2,834 |
| Nov | 2,881 |

[Full Costa Mesa, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Costa Mesa, CA Rent Prices

All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 2.9 (15)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacific-villas-costa-mesa-ca/): Pacific Villas 533 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,222/mo Avg $2,750 4 units

[#2 3.7 (13)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacifica-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/): Pacifica Apartments 710 W 18th St # 1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,250/mo Avg $2,250 1 units

[#3 4.3 (16)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/park-center-place-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/): Park Center Place Apartment Homes 575 W 19th St # J, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,275/mo as of Oct 22 Avg $2,275 1 units

[#4 4.4 (31)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-parsons-costa-mesa-ca/): The Parsons 2000 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,350/mo Avg $2,350 1 units

[#5 3.7 (3)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-monrovia-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/): The Monrovia Apartment Homes 1819 Monrovia Ave #5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,370/mo Avg $2,550 4 units

[#6 5 (7)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/westside-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/): Westside Apartments 1959 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,495/mo Avg $2,615 2 units

[#7 4.3 (16)](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/westlake-village-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/): Westlake Village Apartments 955 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,690/mo Avg $2,690 1 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Pacific Villas 533 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacific-villas-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,222 | $2,750 | $3.55/ft² | 2.9 (15) | 4 |
| 2 | [Pacifica Apartments 710 W 18th St # 1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacifica-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2.96/ft² | 3.7 (13) | 1 |
| 3 | [Park Center Place Apartment Homes 575 W 19th St # J, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/park-center-place-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,275 as of Oct 22 | $2,275 | $3.25/ft² | 4.3 (16) | 1 |
| 4 | [The Parsons 2000 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-parsons-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,350 | $2,350 | $5.22/ft² | 4.4 (31) | 1 |
| 5 | [The Monrovia Apartment Homes 1819 Monrovia Ave #5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-monrovia-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,370 | $2,550 | $3.11/ft² | 3.7 (3) | 4 |
| 6 | [Westside Apartments 1959 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/westside-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,495 | $2,615 | $3.74/ft² | 5 (7) | 2 |
| 7 | [Westlake Village Apartments 955 W 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/westlake-village-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/) | $2,690 | $2,690 | $2.99/ft² | 4.3 (16) | 1 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/apartments/)

[Pacific Villas](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacific-villas-costa-mesa-ca/): ![Pacific Villas apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21906?w=600) 2.9 (15) 533 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,222/mo 4 units

[Pacifica Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacifica-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/): ![Pacifica Apartments apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJAe39BXcg3YARsD63F_mgLIk/photos/Aa-ngMZJ8K-apXlytpxpfxDkZJJfMfJGvyfiVA2KJ35AQ9C-eGX67Im6FgkWNMCVg80KXRLvwW4DwI6tcLETmM9bWymIBlyTNHQj9TlR4lqumy7-BvcsiLzi7qiiwil3La4ajwvXDV7aLfLqKHtxqVihiPMXnFN8dETJyU3TAET6CGncGH5HCmqlwzUvU6DiuUpfnbbu_qpdT7twTcShfgaH8wX_KY1TVspE8LKgK_JMteQCOdtEX2eBr1liWDhEGyWopTjSTuXhuMB-GhGgiT2I-O8QJxbYpIIShooBD-iGh6KgC4oxYKW830zG51QZmGSfy0865Mvjt2HzE7xw3IXFx9-4ESnWCTe4G-eowRaCjpsRaDYOtaLiSdzVUfIkLviKXimN4GMLqB-CeS9TcemRfMT2Ju4?w=600) 3.7 (13) 710 W 18th St # 1, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,250/mo 1 units

[Park Center Place Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/park-center-place-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/): ![Park Center Place Apartment Homes apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21895?w=600) 4.3 (16) 575 W 19th St # J, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,275/mo prices as of Oct 22 1 units

[The Parsons](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-parsons-costa-mesa-ca/): ![The Parsons apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21904?w=600) 4.4 (31) 2000 Parsons St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,350/mo 1 units

[The Monrovia Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-monrovia-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/): ![The Monrovia Apartment Homes apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21888?w=600) 3.7 (3) 1819 Monrovia Ave #5, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,370/mo 4 units

[Westside Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/westside-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/): ![Westside Apartments apartments in Costa Mesa, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/21903?w=600) 5 (7) 1959 Maple Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, USA From $2,495/mo 2 units

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By Area

## Costa Mesa, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Costa Mesa 92627 13](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Costa%20Mesa%2092627)[Mesa Del Mar 5](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Mesa%20Del%20Mar)

## Costa Mesa, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Costa Mesa, CA is **$3,073 per month**, based on 53 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,222 at Pacific Villas to $5,086 at Baker Block.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $3,016/mo | $2,350/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $2,796/mo | $2,222/mo | 21 |
| 2 Bed | $3,230/mo | $2,690/mo | 26 |
| 3 Bed | $5,086/mo | $5,086/mo | 1 |

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Building Economics

## How much do Costa Mesa, CA apartments earn?

The 5 buildings we can estimate generate about **$938K** in rental revenue per month ($11M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.

| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Asking / Leased | Est. Occupancy | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [1.Blue Sol Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/blue-sol-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/#revenue-section) | $339K/mo | $3,199 / $3,612 | 94% | 113 |
| [2.Pacific Villas](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacific-villas-costa-mesa-ca/#revenue-section) | $220K/mo | | 95% | 84 |
| [3.Sea Breeze](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/sea-breeze-costa-mesa-ca/#revenue-section) | $179K/mo | | 98% | 60 |
| [4.Pacifica Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/pacifica-apartments-costa-mesa-ca/#revenue-section) | $115K/mo | | 98% | 52 |
| [5.The Monrovia Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/the-monrovia-apartment-homes-costa-mesa-ca/#revenue-section) | $84K/mo | | 89% | 37 |

Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Asking is the average listed rent; leased is the average rent at which units left the market. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.

Market Context

## Who rents in Costa Mesa, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Costa Mesa, CA averages **$2,796/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,230/mo**. At the local median household income of **$110,073**, that works out to **34% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Costa Mesa, CA at **$2,395/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/trends/) runs **28% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Costa Mesa, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Costa Mesa, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$123,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,073/mo.

Comfortable income

$148,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,222/mo), you need to earn at least **$89,000/year**.

Median household income in Costa Mesa, CA is **$110,073** , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Costa Mesa, CA

Overall prices in Costa Mesa, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Costa Mesa, CA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $3,073 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,417/mo |

Population

110,538

Median household income

$110,073

Census median rent

$2,395/mo

Census rent burden

31.2%

Median age

36.5

Mean commute

22 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in California

How Costa Mesa, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Costa Mesa, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,104 | +1% | -5% | 50 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,370 | +10% | -5.5% | 36 |
| [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,881 | -6% | +1.8% | 34 |
| [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,261 | -26% | -8.8% | 33 |
| [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,730 | -11% | -5.6% | 32 |
| [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,205 | +69% | +7.5% | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,073 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 53 priced apartments in 15 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Costa Mesa, CA?

The median asking rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,040 per month, computed from 53 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,073/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Costa Mesa, CA?

The lowest available rent in Costa Mesa, CA starts at $2,222 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa, CA average $2,796/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,222/mo across 21 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Costa Mesa, CA average $3,230/mo. Units start from $2,690/mo across 26 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Costa Mesa, CA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

[View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/costa-mesa-ca/trends/)

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