Property Management · Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa property management, block by block
Boutique residential management for Costa Mesa owners — Eastside bungalows to Mesa Verde family homes to South Coast Metro condos. Every property handled personally by Adam Tomalas, CA DRE #02222825.
3K-12K
Typical monthly rent
12 days
Avg. days to rent
2 ZIPs
92626 · 92627
NMUSD
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa is several markets in one city.
Costa Mesa is Orange County’s most eclectic rental market — a city that swings from the golf-course calm of Mesa Verde to the brewery-and-loft energy of the Westside, all inside a single pair of ZIP codes. The tenant who wants a SoBeCa live-work loft is nothing like the family relocating to Mesa Verde for the schools, and pricing each one correctly takes local knowledge — not a citywide average.
We’ve worked across all the major sub-markets here: Eastside Costa Mesa (walkable single-family homes that bridge toward Newport and command Newport-adjacent rents), Mesa Verde (established mid-century family homes around the country club), South Coast Metro (condos and townhomes in the shadow of South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom, leasing to professionals and corporate relocations), and the Westside / SoBeCa district (former industrial blocks reborn as lofts and modern rebuilds for creative tenants).
Bear’s approach in Costa Mesa is the same as anywhere: identify the right tenant pool for the specific sub-market, price to attract them quickly, screen rigorously, and back the placement with our six written guarantees. The difference is fluency. Costa Mesa is a renter-heavy city with deep, steady demand — but that demand is segmented block by block, and pricing a Westside loft like a Mesa del Mar tract home leaves money on the table either way.
At a glance
Costa Mesa
Population
~111,000
Median home value
$1.35M
Typical rent (3BR SFR)
$5,200–7,500/mo
Avg. days on market
12 (Bear) · 30 (market)
School district
Newport-Mesa Unified
Primary ZIP codes
92626 · 92627
AB 1482 status
Most SFR/condos exempt
Local rent control
None (statewide AB 1482 only)
Sub-markets we manage
From Mesa Verde to the Westside.
Each sub-market has its own tenant pool, pricing dynamic, and listing strategy. Rent ranges below reflect Bear’s recent placement data and live market comps as of Q2 2026.
Eastside Costa Mesa
Older, walkable single-family homes on tree-lined streets that bridge toward Newport. The most design-conscious renter pool in the city — and the highest rents in Costa Mesa.
Typical rent (2-3BR) $4,500–7,000 / mo
Mesa Verde
Established mid-century family neighborhood wrapped around Mesa Verde Country Club. Stable, school-driven family rentals with long tenancies.
Typical rent (3-4BR SFR) $6,000–8,500 / mo
South Coast Metro
Condos, townhomes, and high-rises in the shadow of South Coast Plaza and Segerstrom. Professionals and corporate relocations who want lock-and-leave convenience.
Typical rent (1-2BR condo) $3,000–4,500 / mo
Westside · SoBeCa
Former industrial blocks reborn as lofts, breweries, and modern rebuilds (The LAB, The CAMP). Creative tenants who'll pay for character and walkability.
Typical rent (2-3BR) $4,000–6,500 / mo
Mesa del Mar
Quiet mid-century tract neighborhoods with strong value. Long-tenancy family rentals just off the 55, popular with budget-minded relocating families.
Typical rent (3BR SFR) $5,200–6,800 / mo
College Park
Single-family homes near Orange Coast College and Vanguard University. Steady demand from faculty, staff, and established long-term renters.
Typical rent (3BR SFR) $5,000–6,500 / mo
Live market data · Q2 2026
Costa Mesa rent by bedroom and property type.
Median rent ranges Bear is currently seeing across Costa Mesa placements and live comps. Use as a starting point; your specific property could land anywhere within this range depending on condition, updates, and exact location — a personalized rental analysis is the only way to know.
| Property type | Studio / 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condo / Townhome | $2,300–3,100 | $3,000–4,200 | $3,800–5,200 | $4,800–6,800 |
| Single-Family Home | — | $3,400–5,000 | $5,200–7,500 | $6,500–11,000 |
| Eastside / updated SFR | — | $4,200–5,800 | $6,000–8,500 | $7,500–12,000 |
| Duplex (per unit) | $2,300–3,000 | $3,000–4,200 | $3,800–5,500 | — |
Source: Bear PMC placements + Zillow Rental Index and Apartments.com active house listings (Costa Mesa, Q2 2026). Single-family ranges reflect detached-home listings; condo/townhome ranges track the multifamily market. Updated quarterly.
Costa Mesa · Central Orange County
A renter's city, priced block by block — not by a citywide average.
What we manage in Costa Mesa
Bear focuses on long-term unfurnished residential rentals across Costa Mesa’s full property mix:
- Single-family homes mid-century tracts in Mesa Verde and Mesa del Mar to updated Eastside bungalows near 17th Street
- Condos & townhomes South Coast Metro high-rises and newer Westside developments
- Westside lofts & live-work converted industrial spaces in the SoBeCa arts district
- Duplexes & small multi-unit properties common throughout the Eastside and Westside; we manage many 2–4 unit residential buildings
We don’t manage short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO), furnished mid-term rentals, or commercial properties. Long-term residential management is our sole focus. If your Costa Mesa property fits that model, request a rental analysis below.
Schools
Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Costa Mesa shares NMUSD with Newport Beach. Mesa Verde and College Park feed well-regarded elementaries, and school quality is a real pricing factor for the family-rental sub-markets — list at the right time and the right tenant pool finds you.
ZIP codes we serve
Costa Mesa proper
92626 covers the south side (Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro, Mesa del Mar, College Park); 92627 covers the Eastside, Westside, and 17th Street corridor.
Regulatory
No local rent control
Costa Mesa has not enacted local rent control. The statewide AB 1482 rules apply (8.3% cap in 2026) — but most single-family and condo rentals in Costa Mesa are exempt from AB 1482 when properly noticed. Read our AB 1482 guide for OC landlords →
Backed by six guarantees in writing.
Every Bear management agreement carries six specific promises — same on every property we take, in Costa Mesa or anywhere in OC.
Rented in 30 Days
Owner Happiness Pledge
24-Hour Response
Eviction $1,000
Pet Damage $1,000
Vendor Guarantee
Read the full Bear Promise →
Costa Mesa owner questions
The questions we hear most.
Common questions from Costa Mesa owners considering Bear.
Costa Mesa swings hard by neighborhood. An updated Eastside 3-bed near 17th Street rents well above the same square footage in a Mesa del Mar tract, and a South Coast Metro condo answers to a different tenant entirely. The rent table above gives you a defensible range, but the only honest answer is a personalized rental analysis — we’ll pull live comps within a few blocks of your address. Request a free analysis →
Most likely yes — if it’s owned in your individual name or in an LLC with no corporate members, AND you’ve given your tenant the specific §1947.12(d)(5) exemption notice in writing. A large share of Costa Mesa’s single-family homes and condos qualify, but the exemption isn’t automatic — you have to claim it correctly. Full AB 1482 guide →
More than almost anywhere in OC. Costa Mesa’s renter pool — especially on the Eastside and Westside — is design-conscious. An updated kitchen and preserved mid-century character can add hundreds a month and cut your days-on-market in half. Before you list, we’ll tell you which improvements actually pay back and which don’t.
Yes. The Metro district’s condos, townhomes, and high-rises lease primarily to professionals and corporate relocations who want a lock-and-leave home near the South Coast Plaza job base. Most of these buildings require HOA rental registration and tenant approval.
Different, not lesser. Entry prices and rents are lower, but Costa Mesa is one of OC’s most renter-heavy cities, with deep, steady demand from young professionals, families, and the South Coast Metro job base. For many investors the cash-on-cash math is actually stronger here than on the coast — and vacancy risk in the family sub-markets is low.
Yes. Costa Mesa has one of the densest stocks of 2-4 unit properties in the county, especially on the Westside and Eastside. Bear manages duplexes through fourplexes as part of standard residential management. Above four units, we’ll refer you to a multifamily specialist who does that work well.
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See the numbers for your property
What your Costa Mesa property could rent for —personally reviewed by Adam.
Tell us about your property and within 24 hours you’ll receive a written rental analysis prepared specifically for your address — not an automated estimate.
- Achievable rent range based on live Costa Mesa comps
- Days-to-rent estimate for your specific neighborhood and bedroom count
- Two or three positioning recommendations to maximize rent
Free Rental Analysis
Personally reviewed by Adam Tomalas, Owner
60 seconds. Three quick steps. Adam handles the rest.