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- 1–3 Bedrooms
- $2,385–$3,185Available Unit Pricing
- 540–1,056Square Feet
Rent Specials
LISTED PRICING REFLECTS $100 DISCOUNT FOR 12 MONTHS!
About The Cape
Move In Specials Available!!
The Cape is located in the 92626 Zip code of Costa Mesa, CA. This community is professionally managed by Arnel Management
Unique Features and Amenities
- Abundant Storage
- Built In Microwave*
- Cable TV Ready
- Central Heating and Air Conditioning
- Covered Carports
- Dishwasher & Built In Microwave
- Furnished apartments available
- Large Walk In Closets*
- Mirrored Closet Doors*
- Overflow Parking Lot
- Private Access to Wakeham Park
- Private Patios & Balconies
- Spacious floor plans
- Vaulted Ceilings*
Property Contact Info
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
The Cape offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $2,385 and having 540–1,056 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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From $2,385
The Ashbury
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,385 Available Now K202 540 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit K202 Rent and Fees
Price
- From $2,385
Model Deposit
- $199 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $2,310 - $2,485
Apartment Model: The AshburyFrom $2,3101 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
The Ashbury - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: K202Apartment Model: The AshburyFrom $2,3851 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 540 sq ftAvailable NowFrom $2,405
The Bedford
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 616 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,405 Available Now W205 616 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit W205 Rent and Fees
Price
- From $2,405
Model Deposit
- $199 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $2,315 - $2,625
Apartment Model: The BedfordFrom $2,3151 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 616 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
The Bedford - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: W205Apartment Model: The BedfordFrom $2,4051 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 616 sq ftAvailable Now2 Bedrooms
From $3,185
The Dorchester
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 862 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $3,185 Available Now B104 862 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit B104 Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,185
Model Deposit
- $199 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $3,100 - $3,210
Apartment Model: The DorchesterFrom $3,1002 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 862 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
The Dorchester - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: B104Apartment Model: The Dorchester$3,1852 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 862 sq ftAvailable Now$2,935
The Foxboro
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 932 sq ftAvailable Mar 3Model Gallery
Floorplans
Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft $2,935 March 3, 2025 S205 932 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Unit S205 Rent and Fees
Price
- $2,935
Model Deposit
- $199 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $2,935
Apartment Model: The Foxboro$2,9352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 932 sq ftAvailable March 3, 2025![]()
The Foxboro - Floorplan 1 Apartment Unit: S205Apartment Model: The Foxboro$2,9352 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 932 sq ftAvailable March 3, 20253 Bedrooms
The Hartford
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1056 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit From $3,790 Unavailable The Hartford 1056 sq ft $199 Model Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Heating
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Model Rent and Fees
Price Range
- $3,790 - $3,890
Deposit
- $199 deposit
Apartment Model: The HartfordFrom $3,7903 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1056 sq ftUnavailable![]()
The Hartford - Floorplan 1
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Property Information
- 296 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1986
- Furnished Units Available
Lease Terms
- 12
Pet Policy
Pet Policy - Cats
- Cats Allowed
- 2 Pet Limit
- $35 Monthly Pet Rent
- $500 Deposit
Pet Policy - Dogs
- Dogs Allowed
Pet Policy - Birds
- $35 Monthly Pet Rent
- 2 Pet Limit
- $500 Deposit
- Max 2 Pets Total Per Apartment
Pet Policy - Reptiles
- $35 Monthly Pet Rent
- $500 Deposit
- 2 Pet Limit
- Max 2 Pets Total Per Apartment
Parking Fees & Info
Parking Surface
- 1 Space.
Parking Covered Lot
- 1 Space; Assigned Parking.
Parking Other
- Other
Fee & Deposit Info
One-Time Fees
- $40 Application Fee
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Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Car Wash Area
- Maintenance On Site
- Property Manager On Site
- Laundry Facilities
Community Features
- Clubhouse
- Multi Use Room
- Lounge
- Walk Up
Outdoor Features
- Controlled Access
- Patio
Recreation and Fitness
- Spa
- Basketball Court
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Gameroom
- Playground
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Storage Space
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- High Speed Internet Access
- Tub/Shower
- Heating
- Cable Ready
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Window Coverings
- Recreation Room
- Hardwood Floors
Map
1000 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Transportation
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Hours and Contact Info
Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
| Monday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 9:00 am–6:00 pm |
Getting Around
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
40 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
35 / 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 The Cape
Where is The Cape located?
The Cape is located at 1000 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA
What is the current rent range at The Cape?
1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at The Cape currently range from $2,385 to $3,185
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for The Cape are
- Monday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Sunday 9:00 am–6:00 pm
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are allowed at The Cape. Call us today for info on moving here with your pet.
Are there any rent specials?
The current rent special at The Cape is: LISTED PRICING REFLECTS $100 DISCOUNT FOR 12 MONTHS!.
Lifestyle Ratings
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#this is a very good place to live
December 27, 2019This very good place to live for my children to have fun , this is going to make a very good surprise for themReview from Apartments.com
Old buildings, bad plumbing, rude office staff
September 25, 2018They cut corners and don’t take care of the plumbing which causes flooding. They do minimal and the office staff is incredibly rude.Property Manager Responded
September 25, 2018It is unfortunate to learn of your disappointment, please give me a call directly at (714)481-5139 so that we can find a resolution. I look forward to hearing from you, thank you.
Review from Apartments.com
Difficult management & maintenance
September 7, 2018Maintenance has really taken a dive over the years that I've lived here. Very mickey moused work that essentially puts a band-aid on any problem til the management gets approval to replace it, which usually you'll never get a follow up unless you follow up with them. Arnel introduced a new resident website that let's you submit maintenance requests from there, supposedly it's supposed to allow us to pay rent online as well but after almost a year later that hasn't changed so make sure you bring ...checks. Per one of the maintenance guys I spoke with, it's only effective when the management office looks at it and gives them the work orders. So, that brings me to the current management team that's been here for roughly 3-4 months now. Arnel has this system that they'll rotate management & employees to other properties of theirs, seems to be about every 6-8 months you'll see a new team in the office. This one in particular has been very difficult to deal with & very unprofessional based on their attitudes. I'm not going to go into much detail since we're still living here and still awaiting a fix for our issues. But just to put it out there, if they say "We'll talk to our maintenance guys and call you back", know that they do not. I've literally heard this over 10 times these last 3 months, and I'm the one who calls them or walks in asking what's going on and each time they look baffled and start the whole process over. I've talked to Nicole & Scott mostly, to the point where if Nicole answers my call she just forwards me to Scott.. I wouldn't need to follow up so much with them if they just kept their word and followed up with me, their client who has lived there for years and is always on time with rent... I've never once raised my voice with them in the office or on the phone, but they treat me like I'm screaming at them and just makes the entire situation worse. I've tried reaching out to the Arnel corporate office across the street and have gotten no reply there either, so now I go public in calling them out. Thanks for giving this a read, best wishes to the apartment hunters.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Some good, more bad
September 14, 2017PROS: - Location. Surrounding area is nice, especially being in walking distance to the South Coast Plaza and Metro point. Also, it is surprisingly quiet being so close to the 405 free. I was lucky enough to have a corner unit and my neighbors were all GREAT people. - Staff. Mostly very nice, and the maintenance team is great! - Free service. When you resigned your lease they gave you a free premium service, my favorite being the free carpet deep cleaning. CONS: - They 'Nickel and dime ...you'. My unit had no fridge & the washer dryer units are not embedded so you have to go to one of their four laundromats. Also everything inside the unit generally felt cheap. Cheap paint, my toilet-paper holder was literally glued on, and the wood felt old and was peeling. - General upkeep. My stove, oven, and range looked like it was out of the 1970s. Everything -from the buildings to the units themselves - feels old. I had a running joke with my neighbors that the only improvements Arnel staff knows how to do is "paint over everything". - Shady business dealings. California state law requires that you get 30 days *written notice of your rent increase* if under 10%, and 60 days if over 10%. Arnel property hands you a letter a month out of your lease ending that says "come talk to us about negotiating your rent!". That's not how it works. Every other place I've ever lived in requires a written number of what the rent is being increased to. I called the Orange County Fair Housing Association and they said they get tons of complaints about Arnel doing this. - Office Staff organization. Getting maintenance requests fulfilled takes days.I was constantly told they were "understaffed" with their maintenance team. I had my AC unit completely break on me (see my point above about old equipment; this thing looked like it was around when electricity was invented) and it took me 3 times badgering the office to find a solution. I also was told when I was moving out that I would NOT have painting the walls debited from my deposit because it was time for them to be redone anyway....and that charge was indeed debited after being explicitly told otherwise by the Property Manager. Overall, There is nothing "luxurious" about the Cape. Even with the positive points I mentioned above, there are FAR better options available for the rent you are paying, which is why I moved out. They charge the same price point as Irvine Company, but are nowhere near that quality.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
DO NOT RENT HERE!!!
July 5, 2017Attempted to rent 2 short term corporate apartments here. They were all to happy to make promises and take my deposits to hold the apartments. When I submitted the application and accompanying corporate tax returns, they came back saying insufficient income. It should be noted that the returns showed corporate income in excess of $3.5 million dollars. It should also be noted that they elected to deny my application 2 days prior to my scheduled move in. They now are holding my deposits and ...will process a refund via paper check and say that this could take a week or 2. Nice! They are floating MY MONEY!!! DO NOT RENT HERE OR FROM ANY ARNEL PROPERTY!!!Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Good location-shady tow practices
October 10, 2015The actual apartments are pretty old and outdated but they're nice enough for the price. The grounds are clean and well kept but not spectacular in any way. The biggest plus is the location. Walking distance to South Coast Metro and South coast plaza and really close to a bunch of dining and shopping options. The biggest negative is the shady tow practices of the management. They have unmarked guest parking but will randomly tow vehicles without a guest parking pass. There are no signs alerting ...guests to this other than one small sign at the very front of the complex nowhere near the guest parking spaces. Additionally, at anytime you will find 25-30 cars in guest parking without a pass but one seemingly at random will get towed so it's unclear how/why they elect to tow certain vehicles.Read MoreReview from Apartments.com
Beautifully styled at a reasonable price
August 15, 2015Love this apartment.... Location is great, within walking distance of orange coast college and south coast plaza you could not ask for anything better... I've always had issues with parking but not here... Always has open spots. Apartment is clean with updated fixtures and love the air-conditioning.... Love this place.Review from Apartments.com
The Cape
August 5, 2015I love this place, perfect location very clean great staff and the most part it's quiet.... It's been 30 years plus that I've lived in a apartment and this place has to be the quietest place ever..... I wish I could stay here for years to come but they did raise my rent over $100 dollars..... It's just getting to tough to make ends meet but, once again I love my place...Review from Apartments.com
Awesome Place to Live
August 11, 2015Overall awesome place to live. Walking distance to Metro Pointe and South Coast Plaza. Large guest parking area. Luxury style apartments. Clean and lush landscaping and common areas. Only complaint is that there is no gym.Review from Apartments.com
Nearby Schools
Paularino Elementary
Newport-Mesa Unified
1060 Paularino Avenue
Public School - Grades K-6 (335 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
Costa Mesa High
Newport-Mesa Unified
2650 Fairview Road
Public School - Grades 7-12 (1776 Students)
In Attendance Zone4 minute drive / 1.5 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Cape.
Big Box and Retail
Macy's
3333 Bristol St
1 minute drive / 0.56 miles away
Target
3300 S Bristol St
3 minute drive / 1.17 miles away
Cvs/Pharmacy
2330 S Main St
5 minute drive / 2.51 miles away
Colleges and Universities
3601 West Sunflower Avenue
3 minute drive / 1.13 miles away
11460 Warner Avenue
5 minute drive / 2.45 miles away
Groceries
Vons
2701 Harbor Blvd
5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away
Smart & Final
707 W 19th St
7 minute drive / 3.65 miles away
Trader Joe's
640 W 17th St
8 minute drive / 3.94 miles away
Hospitals
South Coast Global Medical Center
2701 S Bristol St
4 minute drive / 1.66 miles away
Fairview Developmental Center
2501 Harbor Boulevard
4 minute drive / 2.06 miles away
College Hospital Costa Mesa
301 Victoria Street
5 minute drive / 2.67 miles away
Military Bases
9 minute drive / 4.47 miles away
21 minute drive / 10.26 miles away
23 minute drive / 10.89 miles away
Restaurants and Dining
Shopping Centers
The Cape has 5 shopping centers within 0.8 miles.
Transit Stations
10 minute drive / 4.96 miles away
10 minute drive / 4.96 miles away
11 minute drive / 5.55 miles away
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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mesa Studio Apartments | $2,639 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $2,320 | $10,000+ |
| Costa Mesa 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,339 | $3,095 | $10,000+ |
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