Gated Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (106 Rentals)

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property at 870 W 19th St
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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870 W 19th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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property at 279 E 20th St
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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279 E 20th St

Costa MesaCA92627
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property at 273 Cecil Pl
$9,000

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Base Rent$9,000
Total Monthly Price$9,000
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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273 Cecil Pl

Costa MesaCA92627
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2153 Maple Ave.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2153 Maple Ave.

2153 Maple StCosta Mesa, CA 92627

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321 Avocado St
3 Bedroom Apartments

321 Avocado St

321 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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131 E 21st St
Studio Apartments

131 E 21st St

131 E 21st StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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984 El Camino Dr
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

984 El Camino Dr

984 El Camino DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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998 Valencia St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

998 Valencia St

998 Valencia StCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Aurum
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$2,765 - $8,815

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Base Rent$2,765 - $8,815
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Aurum

2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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Enzo
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$2,854 - $5,224

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Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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NOVA Apartments
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$2,799 - $5,430

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Base Rent$2,799 - $5,430
Total Monthly Price$2,799 - $5,430
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NOVA Apartments

18130 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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Broadstone Edition
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$2,955 - $4,140

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Base Rent$2,955 - $4,140
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1100 SteelyIrvine, CA 92614
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Costa Mesa Overview

Costa Mesa is the heartbeat of Orange County in many ways, just an arm's stretch to first-class shopping, dining, colleges and beaches, as well as minutes from renowned cultural arts venues and hundreds of major employers. Apartment living in Costa Mesa means quick and easy freeway access to the entire SoCal lifestyle!

Why live in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa apartments put you right in the center of the OC, within about 15 minutes of everything – rather than 30 minutes or more. Exits off the 405 give direct access to the world-famous coastlines of Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach for surfing, bonfires, rollerblading and pier fishing. Costa Mesa itself has 28 parks and two municipal golf courses, so you can easily hop a bus for some local outdoor fun. Shopping is a major thing, with more than 250 boutiques and restaurants at South Coast Plaza, and some interesting indie shops at The Lab, The Camp and the SoCo Collection.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Costa Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Mesa Vista Apartments listed at $1,628.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,473.

What is the largest Gated Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,747 square feet unit starting from $2,775 at Metropolis Apartments.

What is the average size for Costa Mesa Gated Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Gated rental in Costa Mesa is currently at 666 sq ft.

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