Gated Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA Under $3,000 (57 Rentals)

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Enzo
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$2,934 - $5,035
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Enzo

3100 MartinIrvine, CA 92612
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Aurum
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$2,783 - $6,423
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Aurum

2055 Main StIrvine, CA 92614
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Broadstone Edition
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$2,690 - $4,693
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1100 SteelyIrvine, CA 92614
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NOVA
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$2,543 - $5,430
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NOVA

17422 Derian AveIrvine, CA 92614
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The Galleria
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$2,406 - $3,141
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The Galleria

16425 Harbor BlvdFountain Valley, CA 92708
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Fairview Green
$2,385 - $3,390
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Fairview Green

2613 S Fairview Sreet StSanta Ana, CA 92704
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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 Senior Apartments 55+ 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 $3,374.

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 640 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.