
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (25 Rentals)


Newport Palms Apartments

Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

Pacific Villas

The Parsons

Westbay Apartments
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Westlake Village

Ponderosa Mobile Estates

1887 Monrovia

Charle Square Apartments
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Villa Nova Townhomes

Casa Victoria Apartments

Costa Mirage
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Beach House Apartments

Newport Villa Apartments

The Collective

1214 Rutland Rd, Unit 1
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Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,047 | $1,782 | $2,470 |
Downtown Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,900 | $4,940 |
Downtown Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,131 | $2,320 | $3,970 |
Downtown Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,795 | $3,025 | $4,880 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA
Newport Heights Elementary
Newport Harbor High
Horace Ensign Intermediate
School data provided by Great Schools
Getting Around the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gated Downtown Costa Mesa Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is at Costa Mirage listed at $1,875.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Downtown Costa Mesa is $2,713.
What is the largest Gated Downtown Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Costa Mesa is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Casa Victoria Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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