Costa Mesa, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?
Last updated May 24, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,995.
Average rent
$2,995
Month-over-month change
-$5
Year-over-year change
-$107
Available rentals
232
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,197 to $11,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 3 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 13 |
| $2,200 | 8 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 14 |
| $2,500 | 11 |
| $2,600 | 12 |
| $2,700 | 13 |
| $2,800 | 17 |
| $2,900 | 14 |
| $3,000 | 9 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 7 |
| $3,300 | 7 |
| $3,400 | 8 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 8 |
| $3,800 | 8 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,300 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 4 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,600 | 2 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 42 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $107 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $3,300 | $3,130 |
| Feb | $3,150 | $2,900 |
| Mar | $3,200 | $3,000 |
| Apr | $3,165 | $3,000 |
| May | $3,182 | $2,975 |
| Jun | $3,339 | No data |
| Jul | $3,300 | No data |
| Aug | $3,250 | No data |
| Sep | $3,295 | No data |
| Oct | $3,258 | No data |
| Nov | $3,295 | No data |
| Dec | $3,237 | No data |
Market temperature
The Costa Mesa, CA rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
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Rent in Costa Mesa, CA is 50% higher than the national average.
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