Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (52 Rentals)

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Top Rated Apartments in Costa Mesa.

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321 Avocado St
3 Bedroom Apartments

321 Avocado St

321 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Los Caballeros Villas
Studio Apartments

Los Caballeros Villas

17230 Newhope StFountain Valley, CA 92708
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1606 Westcliff Dr.
2 Bedroom Apartments

1606 Westcliff Dr.

1606-1674 Westcliff DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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1001 W Stevens Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 W Stevens Ave

1001 W Stevens AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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746 Tustin Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

746 Tustin Ave

746 Tustin AveNewport Beach, CA 92663
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2511 W Sunflower Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2511 W Sunflower Ave

2511 W Sunflower AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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South Coast Villas
Studio Apartments

South Coast Villas

1101 W MacArthur BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Villa Balboa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Balboa

101-102 Scholz PlzNewport Beach, CA 92663
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21372 Brookhurst St
3 Bedroom Apartments

21372 Brookhurst St

21372 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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MacArthur Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Village

1000 - 1040 W Macarthur BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Bayridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayridge

210 Hartford DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Parkhouse Residences
3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkhouse Residences

4311-4321 Jamboree RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Lux
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lux

17821 Gillette AveIrvine, CA 92614
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The Metropolitan
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

2233-2253 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.

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

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,288.

What is the largest Gated Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,774 square feet unit starting from $3,090 at Elements.

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 668 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.