Rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Across Costa Mesa's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,721 a month, with figures from $2,409–$3,057. The highest typical rent is in 92628 ($3,057) and the lowest in 92627 ($2,409). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Orange County pay about 0.66% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,197 | $1,345–$2,580 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $2,375 | $2,002–$2,610 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $2,721 | $2,409–$3,057 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $3,500 | $3,416–$4,153 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$4,964 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Costa Mesa ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Costa Mesa, CA?
- About $2,721 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,409–$3,057. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Costa Mesa, CA?
- About $2,375 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,002–$2,610. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Costa Mesa, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,416–$4,153. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Costa Mesa, CA?
- About $2,197 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,345–$2,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Costa Mesa, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$4,964. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Costa Mesa ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92628 has the highest typical rent at $3,057 a month, and 92627 the lowest at $2,409.
- What is the property tax rate in Costa Mesa, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Orange County pay a typical 0.66% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Costa Mesa rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).