Top Rated Gated Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA (54 Rentals)

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321 Avocado St
3 Bedroom Apartments

321 Avocado St

321 Avocado StCosta Mesa, CA 92627
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17230 Newhope St
Studio Apartments

17230 Newhope St

17230 Newhope StFountain Valley, CA 92708
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1606 Westcliff Dr.
2 Bedroom Apartments

1606 Westcliff Dr.

1606-1674 Westcliff DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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746 Tustin Ave
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

746 Tustin Ave

746 Tustin AveNewport Beach, CA 92663
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2511 W Sunflower Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2511 W Sunflower Ave

2511 W Sunflower AveSanta Ana, CA 92704
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South Coast Villas
Studio Apartments

South Coast Villas

1101 W MacArthur BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92707
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21372 Brookhurst St
3 Bedroom Apartments

21372 Brookhurst St

21372 Brookhurst StHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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MacArthur Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Village

1000 - 1040 W Macarthur BlvdSanta Ana, CA 92707
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1001 W Stevens Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1001 W Stevens Ave

1001 W Stevens AveSanta Ana, CA 92707
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Bayridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayridge

210 Hartford DrNewport Beach, CA 92660
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Villa Balboa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Balboa

101-102 Scholz PlzNewport Beach, CA 92663
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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 $3,241.

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 $3,140 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 666 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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.