As of August 23, 2026, Costa Mesa, California has 5 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 134 section 8 apartments and 306 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
St Johns Manor Has 36 Units Available
Tower on 19th Has 270 Units Available
Costa Mesa Village Has 24 Units Available
Always Best Care Senior Services Has 1 Units Available
Autumn Years Has 1 Units Available
Comfort Keepers Has 1 Units Available
FAIRVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER Has 1 Units Available
MESA VERDE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL Has 1 Units Available
The Orange County Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Orange County for 2026.
The best apartments in Costa Mesa, CA are Tower on 19th , St. John'S Manor , Casa Bella , Costa Mesa Village and St Johns Manor
The average property rent in Costa Mesa, CA is $3,334.
The price range for a studio apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $1,760 and $2,640. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $1,875 and $2,813. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $2,226 and $3,340. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $3,015 and $4,523. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Costa Mesa, CA is between $3,574 and $5,360. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 22 August, 2026 for the properties in Costa Mesa, CA
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