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  3. Building Photo - 145 E 18th St
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    145 E 18th St

    145 E 18th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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    STUDIO
    $1,875+
    1 BED
    $2,175+
    2 BEDS
    $2,550+
    3 BEDS
    $3,500+

    Costa Mirage

    393 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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    1 BED
    $1,985+
    2 BEDS
    $2,885+

    Pacific Park

    1760 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    2133 Elden Ave Unit Elden East Apartments

    2133 Elden Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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    1 BED
    $2,150+
    2 BEDS
    $2,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150 - $2,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150 - $2,850

    Pinecreek Apartments

    2300 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    (657) 279-9672
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    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
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    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    2827 S Fairview St Unit C

    2827 S Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
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    1 BED
    $2,255+
    2 BEDS
    $2,815+
    3 BEDS
    $3,955+

    The Cape

    1000 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Costa Mesa, CA Apartments for Rent

Costa Mesa is home to South Coast Plaza, one of the largest and most renowned shopping destinations in the United States, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, which anchors Orange County's thriving performing arts scene. Those looking for apartments for rent in Costa Mesa will find a city that balances suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience, offering a range of housing options from modern apartment communities in the South Coast Metro area to quieter residential settings in neighborhoods like Mesa Verde.

Renting in Costa Mesa provides access to excellent dining and entertainment throughout the city's 16 square miles, along with 26 parks and recreation facilities for outdoor activities. The city sits just one mile from the Pacific Ocean, making beach access easy for residents. Major employment centers and retail hubs are within the city limits, while nearby Interstate 405 and State Route 55 connect renters to the broader Orange County region. Orange Coast College and Vanguard University add educational opportunities to the area, and the annual Orange County Fair brings seasonal entertainment each summer.

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Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
177 Students
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Estancia High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
976 Students
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Estancia High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
976 Students
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Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
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Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
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California Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
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California Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
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Maude B. Davis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
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Heinz Kaiser Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
539 Students
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Everett A. Rea Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
344 Students

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