Costa Mesa, CA Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$3,121
1-year change
+3.4%
$103/mo
5-year change
+23.5%
$593/mo
10-year change
+59.3%
$1,162/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Costa Mesa
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,800/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $1,873/mo | +4.1% | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $2,013/mo | +7.5% | +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,093/mo | +4.0% | +16.3% |
| 2019 | $2,140/mo | +2.2% | +18.9% |
| 2020 | $2,210/mo | +3.3% | +22.8% |
| 2021 | $2,297/mo | +3.9% | +27.6% |
| 2022 | $2,735/mo | +19.1% | +51.9% |
| 2023 | $2,764/mo | +1.1% | +53.6% |
| 2024 | $2,858/mo | +3.4% | +58.8% |
| 2025 | $2,981/mo | +4.3% | +65.6% |
| 2026 | $3,058/mo | +2.6% | +69.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Costa Mesa changed since 2015?
Median rent in Costa Mesa, CA was $1,749 in 2015-01 and is $3,121 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,372 per month over 11 years.
How much has Costa Mesa rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Costa Mesa, CA has changed +23.5% ($593 per month). The current median is $3,121.
What has rent in Costa Mesa done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Costa Mesa, CA has changed +59.3% ($1,162 per month). It is now $3,121.
Is rent in Costa Mesa going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Costa Mesa, CA has increased +3.4% ($103/mo). Current median: $3,121.