
Gated Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood of Costa Mesa, CA (28 Rentals)


Lido Apartments - 241 Avocado St

Pacific Villas

The Parsons

Westbay Apartments

Westlake Village

Newport Palms Apartments

Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+

Olive Tree
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Casa Victoria Apartments

Villa Nova Townhomes

Costa Mirage

1068 Hampton Dr

2153 Maple Ave.

321 Avocado St

1631-1645 Tustin Ave

Bernard Townhome Apartments
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Beach House Apartments

Newport Villa Apartments

Westcliff

1401-1409 Superior Ave.

1069 Buckingham Lane, 1601-1728 Bedford Lane

500 Cagney Ln, Unit 109, Unit 109

1069 Buckingham Ln

746 Tustin Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,051 | $1,481 | $2,699 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,900 | $4,000 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,176 | $2,450 | $4,275 |
| Downtown Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,681 | $3,500 | $6,000 |
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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
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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 Mesa Vista Senior Apartments 55+ listed at $1,481.
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 $2,115 at Casa Victoria Apartments.
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