Costa Mesa, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,113
1-year change
+2.8%
$86/mo
5-year change
+32.1%
$757/mo
10-year change
+65.9%
$1,237/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Costa Mesa

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,801/mo0.0%
2016$1,872/mo+3.9%+3.9%
2017$2,007/mo+7.2%+11.4%
2018$2,089/mo+4.1%+16.0%
2019$2,138/mo+2.3%+18.7%
2020$2,207/mo+3.2%+22.5%
2021$2,290/mo+3.8%+27.2%
2022$2,729/mo+19.2%+51.5%
2023$2,754/mo+0.9%+52.9%
2024$2,847/mo+3.4%+58.1%
2025$3,012/mo+5.8%+67.2%
2026$3,041/mo+1.0%+68.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Costa Mesa changed since 2015?

Median rent in Costa Mesa, CA was $1,750 in 2015-01 and is $3,113 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,363 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 +32.1% ($757 per month). The current median is $3,113.

What has rent in Costa Mesa done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Costa Mesa, CA has changed +65.9% ($1,237 per month). It is now $3,113.

Is rent in Costa Mesa going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Costa Mesa, CA has increased +2.8% ($86/mo). Current median: $3,113.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.