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Average Rent in Costa Mesa, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Costa Mesa, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,633/mo
Lowest Available
$3,221/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Costa Mesa, CA
5 listed units across 1 building offering 2 bed units in Costa Mesa, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $112/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Palms | Unit C-102, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,631 | $3,475 | $156 |
| Newport Palms | Unit K-205, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,684 | $3,551 | $133 |
| Newport Palms | Unit E-303, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,768 | $3,644 | $124 |
| Newport Palms | Unit E-203, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,609 | $3,516 | $93 |
| Newport Palms | Unit G-206, 2 Bed 2 Bath | $3,649 | $3,593 | $56 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA
Compare average rent across Costa Mesa, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa 92627 | $3,585 | ▲ $46 | $3,475 | 1 | 7 |
| Mesa Del Mar | $3,182 | ▼ $22 | $2,431 | 2 | 15 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Costa Mesa, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,633 per month across 3 apartment communities and 13 available units.
The most affordable option is Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa starting at $3,221/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,633/mo.
Prices range from $3,221 to $4,122 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Costa Mesa, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Costa Mesa, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa | $3,221/mo | $3,512/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Newport Palms | $3,475/mo | $3,585/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
| Baker Block | $3,653/mo | $3,866/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Costa Mesa, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$145,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,633/mo.
Comfortable income
$174,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($3,221/mo), you need to earn at least $129,000/year.
Median household income in Costa Mesa, CA is $110,073 , about 37% 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) | $3,633 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,977/mo |
Population
110,538
Median household income
$110,073
Census median rent
$2,395/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
36.5
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
Google Search Trends for Costa Mesa, CA Apartments
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