Costa Mesa CA Cheap Apartments For Rent

410 rentals available

2314 Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, CA 92627, 2314 Santa Ana Ave APT A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$3,995/mo
3 bds
2 ba
1,000 sqft
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1845 Anaheim Ave UNIT 7D, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$4,196/mo
3 bds
2 ba
1,212 sqft
- Apartment for rent
14 days agoApply instantly
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748 Wingate Bay, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
$4,200/mo
2 bds
2 ba
1,017 sqft
- Apartment for rent
49 days agoApply instantly
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152 E 19th St #B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$4,500/mo
2 bds
2 ba
750 sqft
- Apartment for rent
15 days agoApply instantly
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Santaana2641 | 2641 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
$4,795+ 3 bds

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$4,795+3 bd
777 W 18th St APT B, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$4,800/mo
4 bds
2 ba
1,281 sqft
- Apartment for rent
14 days ago
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375 Woodland Pl, 375 Woodland Pl #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$4,950/mo
3 bds
2 ba
1,450 sqft
- Apartment for rent
17 days ago
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689 Doheny St, Costa Mesa, CA
$5,000+ 3 bds

9 days ago2 available units
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$5,000+3 bd
683 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
$5,400/mo
3 bds
2 ba, 2 half ba
1,904 sqft
- Condo for rent
29 days ago
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Costa Mesa: coastal, easy-living hub—walkable now, transit close, with paths from renting to owning. People love beaches and Back Bay, walkable shops, parks, events, and easy freeway access. They dislike high rents, traffic and airport noise, some crime and homelessness, speeding cars.
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CHEAP APARTMENTS IN COSTA MESA CA

Looking for a cheap apartment in Costa Mesa CA? Act quickly; affordable apartments in Costa Mesa CA exist but don’t stay on the market for long.

When shopping for a cheap apartment, it’s important to establish your list of must-have features before beginning. Stay flexible during the rental shopping process as you may have to sacrifice certain amenities to meet your budget. You could find an apartment that fits your budget, but it might lack square footage. Or you might find an apartment in the perfect neighborhood, but may have to buy all of your appliances. Stay open-minded. Reflect on the features that matter most to compromise on an apartment without overspending.

FINDING A CHEAP APARTMENT IN COSTA MESA CA

Hunting for a cheap apartment off-season may increase your chances to land a lease. Try to look for a new apartment in the winter months: December, January or February. You can find better deals on your unit in winter because supply is typically greater than demand and landlords advertise reduced rate apartment contracts to attract renters. As a renter in the off-season, you may be able to negotiate with your landlord and cut a deal. Landlords might offer to waive your monthly parking, provide a storage unit at no cost or include all your utilities in the monthly rent.

Cheap apartments tend to be more competitive because no one wants to spend more than they have to on rent. Do your homework, prepare all the paperwork before going to the showings and be sure to make a professional first impression.

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