4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Costa Mesa, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, California as of July 2026. That's +54% higher than the citywide median of $3,113 and +90% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Costa Mesa
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Costa Mesa
Compare Costa Mesa's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,823 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $2,001 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 9 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 10 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 11 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 12 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 13 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 14 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 15 | Florence-Graham | $2,296 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Coto de Caza | $6,130 |
| 10 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 11 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 12 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 13 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 14 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 15 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Costa Mesa.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Costa Mesa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA | 4.1 mi | $5,030 | +$230 (+5%) |
| Newport Beach, CA | 4.2 mi | $6,188 | +$1,388 (+29%) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5.6 mi | $4,045 | $-755 (-16%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 7.1 mi | $4,735 | $-65 (-1%) |
| Westminster, CA | 8.2 mi | $4,030 | $-770 (-16%) |
| Irvine, CA | 9 mi | $5,986 | +$1,186 (+25%) |
| Tustin, CA | 9.2 mi | $4,970 | +$170 (+4%) |
| Orange, CA | 10.8 mi | $4,456 | $-344 (-7%) |
| Stanton, CA | 11 mi | $4,030 | $-770 (-16%) |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 11.7 mi | $5,770 | +$970 (+20%) |
| Anaheim, CA | 12.1 mi | $4,547 | $-253 (-5%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 12.9 mi | $4,740 | $-60 (-1%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Costa Mesa — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Costa Mesa, California is $4,800 per month. This is +54% higher than the citywide median of $3,113.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Costa Mesa?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $192,000 ($16,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $92.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Costa Mesa expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Costa Mesa's 4+ bedroom median of $4,800 is +90% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Costa Mesa rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 384 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Costa Mesa ranks #296 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Costa Mesa?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Santa Ana ($4,045), Huntington Beach ($4,735), Westminster ($4,030).