Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 116 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, CA to find the best space for your business.

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Harbor Blvd & Whittier Blvd

Harbor Blvd & Whittier Blvd, Fairview Park, La Habra, CA
Space Type

Retail
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1 space available / 20,100 SF
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Costa Mesa Square

Harbor Blvd & Baker St, College Park, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Retail
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2 spaces available / 1,169 - 4,950 SF
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817 W 17th St

817 W 17th St, Freedom Homes, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$2.25/SF/MO
1 space available / 725 SF
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1120 Bristol St

1120 Bristol St, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$1.35 - $2.65/SF/MO
1 space available / 2,000 SF
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1120 Bristol St

1120 Bristol St, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Property Type

Office
For Sale

$6,499,000
Built in 2003 / Property size 11,952 SF
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1701 Baker Street

1701 Baker Street, Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Mixed Use
For Lease

$7.46 - $26.40/SF/YR
2 spaces available / 4,823 - 10,480 SF
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Harbor Nutmeg Plaza

1520 Nutmeg Place, Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Office
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5 spaces available / 1,098 - 7,416 SF
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3185, 3187 & 3189 Pullman Street

3185, 3187 & 3189 Pullman Street, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
Property Type

Office
For Sale

$15,764,525
Built in 2005 / Property size 26,495 SF
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1901 Newport Blvd

1901 Newport Blvd, Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$2.75 - $3.75/SF/YR
10 spaces available / 1,739 - 17,411 SF
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3210 Park Center Drive

3210 Park Center Drive, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$3.20/SF/MO
1 space available / 4,151 SF
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a rundown of the primary commercial real estate property types currently available in Costa Mesa:
- Office Space: The market includes 3,687,008 square feet of office spaces in addition to 122 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Costa Mesa is home to 703,856 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 913,022 square feet of available space in Costa Mesa.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Costa Mesa is $24.11 per square foot. However, specific rates may vary widely by property type, class and quality. The cheapest commercial space in Costa Mesa costs $12, while the city’s premium locations ask up to $36.
Office space here averages $27.87 per square foot while industrial space averages $23.94 per square foot. The variation reflects differences in property types, quality, and demand. 
Here is a breakdown of the average size of different property classes (also known as asset class or property type):
- Class A/A+ properties have an average size of 174,438 square feet.
- Class B properties are sized 54,842 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 51,822 square feet.
The best area for commercial real estate in Costa Mesa will depend greatly on your needs. The neighborhood with the largest overall number of commercial listings is Mesa Verde, home to no fewer than 73 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, South Coast Metro has the highest concentration of office listings at 59.

Meanwhile, Mesa Verde has the highest number of industrial availabilities (28), while Mesa Verde boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (9).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Costa Mesa is enabled by a network of 77 active brokers from 39 different firms, ensuring a wide variety of listings. Working with an experienced professional can make a real difference. Learn more about the benefits of working with a broker.

To get in touch with a broker, use the "Contact Property" button on this search page or fill in the contact form provided on each individual property’s listing page.
The profitability of a commercial real estate investment depends on a multitude of factors working together. These factors include the quality of the asset itself, local market conditions, the state of the local economy and the demand for that particular type of commercial property, to name a few.

Asking rents in the city can be as high as $36 per square foot. In particular, the property type commanding the highest lease rates in Costa Mesa is Office space.
The average size of a commercial property here stands at 74,509. However, different asset classes and zoning laws will result in vastly different property sizes. Here is a breakdown of the average size of different commercial asset classes in Costa Mesa:
Office properties:
- Average size: 65,840 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (83,195 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 33,517 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (20,100 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 39,697 square feet.

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 96 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Costa Mesa add up to 1,651,896 square feet across various property types. Here's a breakdown of the available space by category:

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	49	872,621
Retail	22	105,231
Industrial	21	599,535
Other	4	74,509

Office properties:

The market has 49 active office listings, encompassing 872,621 square feet.
Costa Mesa office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 51% of the total commercial real estate market in Costa Mesa, compared to an average of 39% across all markets tracked by CommercialCafe.

Retail Space:

There are 22 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 105,231 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 22% of the local commercial market, while the average share taken up by retail in all U.S. markets is 35%.

Industrial Space:

The industrial market in Costa Mesa offers 21 listings, amounting to 599,535 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 21% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 24%.

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 19 properties listed for sale in the Costa Mesa market, adding up to 347,576 square feet of space available for purchase. Here is a breakdown of the commercial space for sale listed locally:

10 office properties
3 retail properties
4 industrial properties

Property Type	Count of Listings	Total Sq. Ft.
Office	10	254,540
Retail	3	25,689
Industrial	4	32,741
Other	2	34,606

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean shore, Costa Mesa started out as a Native American settlement established near the banks of the Santa Ana river. However, the Costa Mesa of today is a major commercial and industrial hub of Orange County, as well as home to some of the most select restaurants, retail centers and cultural arts in the country — a reputation the city has leaned into by adopting the slogan, “City of the Arts.”

Commercial real estate in Costa Mesa thrives due to the friendly environment for local businesses and a highly diverse mix of industries, as well as good regional connectivity. While retail accounts for a significant portion of the city’s economy, Costa Mesa is also home to enterprises varying from light manufacturing of electronics, pharmaceuticals and plastics to action sports industries like surfing, skateboarding and even snowboarding.

Costa Mesa Commercial Real Estate Overview

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Harbor Blvd & Whittier Blvd

Costa Mesa Square

817 W 17th St

1120 Bristol St

1120 Bristol St

1701 Baker Street

Harbor Nutmeg Plaza

3185, 3187 & 3189 Pullman Street

1901 Newport Blvd

3210 Park Center Drive

Frequently Asked Questions

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate Market Overview

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