The Grand Costa Mesa
2855 Pinecreek Dr,
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,240 - $3,545
Rental Market Trends in Costa Mesa, CA
What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?
$2,458/month
Average Rent
703 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,458 per month. This is 58% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/month, making Costa Mesa one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Costa Mesa, you can expect to pay about $2,101 per month for a studio, $2,458 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,914 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,226 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Costa Mesa, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $69 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Costa Mesa, CA
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
10%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
27%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
62%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Costa Mesa?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Costa Mesa, Westside Costa Mesa and East Side Costa Mesa are the most affordable neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Costa Mesa?
Based on current rent prices, East Side Costa Mesa, Westside Costa Mesa and Downtown Costa Mesa are the most expensive neighborhoods in Costa Mesa.
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Which Costa Mesa neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Costa Mesa with the most apartments available are Westside Costa Mesa, Downtown Costa Mesa and East Side Costa Mesa .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Costa Mesa, CA?
Because the average rent in Costa Mesa is $2,458, you’ll want to make about $8,193 per month or $98,316 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Costa Mesa, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Costa Mesa, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,885/month
$1,693/month
One Bedroom
$2,176/month
$2,237/month
Two Bedroom
$2,548/month
$2,453/month
Three Bedroom
$3,447/month
$2,908/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.