51 rentals in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa features South Coast Plaza, one of the largest shopping centers in the US. Offers thriving arts scene at Segerstrom Center and diverse dining.
Today, Costa Mesa has 112 homes for sale at a median price of $1,475,000, typically selling in about 45 days. Families here choose from 7 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$3,450/mo
↓ 27.4% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 51 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~21 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 75% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Affordability Snapshot
Typical rent
$4,800/mo
Median rent
Affordable budget (30%)
$2,752/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$9,173/mo
Costa Mesa
Typical rent costs about 52% of the median household's income.
The standard recommendation is to spend ≤30% of income on rent.
Income needed to afford typical rent comfortably
$192K/year
Assumes rent ≤30% of income
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,596.667/mo to rent on average.
Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$2,001/mo)
Rent Reductions
12 listings have reduced their rent
24% of active listings
Average reduction: 11.0% (~$528/mo)
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