Rent by ZIP · Orange County
Rent in Costa Mesa, CA 92626
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,440 (-4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,570 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 | $2,990 | -3% | $2,610–3,190 | $2,197 ±$165 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,940 | $3,060 | -3.9% | $2,646–3,234 | $2,375 ±$71 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,440 | $3,610 | -4.7% | $3,096–3,784 | $2,721 ±$168 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,670 | $4,900 | -4.7% | $4,203–5,137 | $3,416 ±$330 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,590 | $5,850 | -4.4% | $5,031–6,149 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $3,057.
What renters pay in 92626
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92625 | Corona Del Mar | $4,290 | $3,056 |
| 92627 | Costa Mesa | $3,080 | $2,409 |
| 92624 | Capistrano Beach | $3,570 | $2,816 |
| 92629 | Dana Point | $3,720 | $3,055 |
| 92630 | Lake Forest | $3,450 | $2,712 |
| 92620 | Irvine | $4,080 | $3,171 |
Fair Market Rents across Orange County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.