
Gated Luxury Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (66 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in Costa Mesa with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Costa Mirage

Westlake Village

Casa Victoria Apartments

Pacific Villas

The Grand Costa Mesa

Wimbledon Glen

South Pointe

Villa Siena

Westbay Apartments
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Park Mesa Villas

Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa

The Parsons

Olive Tree

Newport Palms Apartments

Madison Newport Apartment Homes

The Enclave at South Coast

Villa Nova Townhomes

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412 Esther St, Unit B

Lux Costa Mesa
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Eastside Haven at 17th

726 W Wilson St, Unit F

1068 Hampton Dr

Reserve at South Coast

Palm Island 55+ Active Senior Community

Versailles on the Lake Apartments

3400 South Main Street

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Fairview Green

South Coast Racquet Club

Sea Environment Apartments
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Peartree Apartments

Casa Del Sol

Toscana

Beach House Apartments

Rize Irvine

The Cartwright

The Aspens South Coast

The Marke Apartment Community

Park Place Apartment Homes

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The Galleria
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Vercanta Newport Beach

Villa Siena Apartment Homes

Pinnacle at MacArthur Place

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Enzo

The Alton

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Broadstone Edition

Skyloft

Park Plaza Apartments

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Aurum

Metropolis Apartments
Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Costa Mesa?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,616 | $1,481 | $3,733 |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,062 | $1,508 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,839 | $1,808 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,339 | $2,088 | $10,000+ |
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Best Local Schools in Costa Mesa, CA
Maude B. Davis Elementary
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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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 $1,481.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Costa Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,318.
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 $2,865 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 639 sq ft.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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