Gated Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (130 Rentals)

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The Arbors
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors

140 W Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pine Tree Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Villa

114 E 20th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Sundance West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance West

1990-2002 Maple AveCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Pointe Mesa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pointe Mesa

365 Wilson StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Coast Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Coast Apartments

400 Merrimac WayCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Newport 18th
1 Bedroom Apartments

Newport 18th

147 E 18th StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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Plaza Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Townhomes

811 Paularino AveCosta Mesa, CA 92626
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Costa Mesa Overview

Costa Mesa is the heartbeat of Orange County in many ways, just an arm's stretch to first-class shopping, dining, colleges and beaches, as well as minutes from renowned cultural arts venues and hundreds of major employers. Apartment living in Costa Mesa means quick and easy freeway access to the entire SoCal lifestyle!

Why live in Costa Mesa, CA?

Costa Mesa apartments put you right in the center of the OC, within about 15 minutes of everything – rather than 30 minutes or more. Exits off the 405 give direct access to the world-famous coastlines of Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach for surfing, bonfires, rollerblading and pier fishing. Costa Mesa itself has 28 parks and two municipal golf courses, so you can easily hop a bus for some local outdoor fun. Shopping is a major thing, with more than 250 boutiques and restaurants at South Coast Plaza, and some interesting indie shops at The Lab, The Camp and the SoCo Collection.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Costa Mesa, CA

Ranked #61

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Costa Mesa, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 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 Costa Mesa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Costa Mesa?

Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Costa Mesa is at Apex Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a Gated Costa Mesa Apartment?

The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Costa Mesa is $3,212.

What is the largest Gated Costa Mesa Apartment for rent?

Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Costa Mesa is a 1,774 square feet unit starting from $3,145 at Elements.

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 647 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Real Estate Term Glossary: Your Guide to The A to Zs of Renting

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Navigating the world of real estate can reveal an abundance of terminology and phrasing around the topics of renting and buying that for some may seem like a brand-new language.