Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Real Estate for Lease and Sale

Explore 114 listing(s) of commercial real estate in Costa Mesa, CA to find the best space for your business.

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2246 Newport Blvd

2246 Newport Blvd, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Retail
For Lease Contact for pricing

2 spaces available / 1,800 SF
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3152 Red Hill Avenue

3152 Red Hill Avenue, Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$1.50/SF/MO
5 spaces available / 288 - 3,858 SF
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2729 Bristol St

2729 Bristol St, Mesa Del Mar, Costa Mesa, CA
Property Type

Office
For Sale

$8,890,000
Built in 1986 / Property size 18,000 SF
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Seventeen Village

333 E 17th St, Eastside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Retail
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3 spaces available / 1,581 - 1,754 SF
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986 W 17th St

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

Office
For Lease

$2.50/SF/MO
1 space available / 3,698 SF
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2900 Bristol Street - Bldg E

2900 Bristol Street - Bldg E, South Coast Metro, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Office
For Lease

$1.65/SF/YR
3 spaces available / 1,138 - 1,650 SF
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720 W 17th St

720 W 17th St, Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$1.00/SF/MO
2 spaces available / 13,000 - 15,720 SF
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1743 Newport Blvd

1743 Newport Blvd, Westside Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Space Type

Industrial
For Lease

$2.00/SF/MO
1 space available / 1,792 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 3,795,767 square feet of office spaces in addition to 126 coworking locations.
- Retail Space: Between malls, restaurants and stores, Costa Mesa is home to 744,748 square feet of available retail space.
- Industrial Space: Warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and other industrial types total 670,204 square feet of available space in Costa Mesa.
The average rent for commercial real estate in Costa Mesa is $24.18 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 $23.76 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 56,000 square feet, on average.
- Class C properties span an average of 48,878 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 South Coast Metro, home to no fewer than 72 listings for space of all types. If you're looking for office space, South Coast Metro has the highest concentration of office listings at 58.

Meanwhile, Mesa Verde has the highest number of industrial availabilities (26), while Eastside Costa Mesa boasts the largest number of retail listings in the city (16).
CommercialCafe’s CRE offering in Costa Mesa is enabled by a network of 75 active brokers from 37 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 77,244. 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: 69,014 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (83,195 square feet).
Retail properties:
- Average size: 29,790 square feet.
- Largest property: Space Available (20,100 square feet).
Industrial properties:
- Average size: 39,424 square feet.
- Largest property: Full Building (100,272 square feet).

Costa Mesa, CA Commercial Space Listings

Commercial Space for Lease - Breakdown

The 94 listings for commercial real estate currently available for rent in Costa Mesa add up to 1,558,140 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	47	903,489
Retail	24	109,890
Industrial	18	467,517
Other	5	77,244

Office properties:

The market has 47 active office listings, encompassing 903,489 square feet.
Costa Mesa office spaces currently listed on CommercialCafe represent 50% 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 24 retail listings available, adding up to a total of 109,890 square feet.
Retail spaces account for approximately 25% of the local commercial market, while the average share taken up by retail in all U.S. markets is 34%.

Industrial Space:

The industrial market in Costa Mesa offers 18 listings, amounting to 467,517 available square feet.
Industrial spaces, including warehouses and manufacturing sites, make up about 19% of the total commercial space available in the market, compared to a nationwide average of 25%.

Commercial Space for Sale - Breakdown

There are currently 20 properties listed for sale in the Costa Mesa market, adding up to 331,276 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	245,437
Retail	3	25,689
Industrial	4	25,541
Other	3	34,609

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

2246 Newport Blvd

3152 Red Hill Avenue

2729 Bristol St

Seventeen Village

986 W 17th St

2900 Bristol Street - Bldg E

720 W 17th St

1743 Newport Blvd

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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