Costa Mesa, CA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,245.
$3,245
-$59
-$150
222
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $13,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 7 |
| $2,000 | 2 |
| $2,100 | 7 |
| $2,200 | 9 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 9 |
| $2,500 | 11 |
| $2,600 | 6 |
| $2,700 | 5 |
| $2,800 | 17 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 14 |
| $3,100 | 12 |
| $3,200 | 9 |
| $3,300 | 4 |
| $3,400 | 8 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 3 |
| $3,800 | 4 |
| $3,900 | 8 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 6 |
| $4,200 | 7 |
| $4,300 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 8 |
| $4,500 | 5 |
| $4,600 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 5 |
| $5,000+ | 47 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,495 | $3,300 |
| Feb | $3,139 | $3,150 |
| Mar | $3,135 | $3,200 |
| Apr | $3,195 | $3,165 |
| May | $3,195 | $3,182 |
| Jun | $3,185 | $3,339 |
| Jul | $3,250 | $3,300 |
| Aug | $3,200 | $3,250 |
| Sep | $3,315 | No data |
| Oct | $3,340 | No data |
| Nov | $3,130 | No data |
| Dec | $3,300 | No data |
Market temperature
The Costa Mesa, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Costa Mesa, CA is 55% higher than the national average.
$3,245
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,245.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Costa Mesa, CA?
Houses in Costa Mesa, CA rent between $1,100 - $13,500 with an average rent of $3,245.
3. How has the rent in Costa Mesa, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Costa Mesa, CA decreased by $150
4. How much has the rent in Costa Mesa, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Costa Mesa, CA decreased by $59
5. How many available rentals are there in Costa Mesa, CA?
There are currently 222 rentals available in Costa Mesa, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,245 — 54.52% higher the national average of $2,100.