Costa Mesa, CA rental market
What is the average rent in Costa Mesa, CA?
Last updated October 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,295.
$3,295
-$5
+$195
225
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,200 to $12,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 10 |
| $2,200 | 8 |
| $2,300 | 9 |
| $2,400 | 6 |
| $2,500 | 6 |
| $2,600 | 8 |
| $2,700 | 9 |
| $2,800 | 18 |
| $2,900 | 12 |
| $3,000 | 6 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 10 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 10 |
| $3,500 | 8 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 6 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 7 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 2 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 6 |
| $4,600 | 5 |
| $4,700 | 6 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 6 |
| $5,000+ | 50 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $195 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 | $3,295 |
| Oct | $3,340 | $3,258 |
| 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.
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Rent in Costa Mesa, CA is 65% higher than the national average.
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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 $3,295.
2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $1,995 per month.
3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $2,310 per month.
4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,168 per month.
5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $4,600 per month.
6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA?
The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is $6,495 per month.
7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Costa Mesa, CA?
Houses in Costa Mesa, CA rent between $1,200 - $12,000 with an average rent of $3,295.
8. How has the rent in Costa Mesa, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Costa Mesa, CA increased by $195
9. 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 $5
10. How many available rentals are there in Costa Mesa, CA?
There are currently 225 rentals available in Costa Mesa, CA.
11. How do rent prices in Costa Mesa, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,295 — 64.75% higher the national average of $2,000.