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Apartments under $3,000 for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

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  3. STUDIO
    $2,654+
    1 BED
    $2,933+

    Baker Block

    125 Baker St E, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  4. Lobby - The Cape
    1 BED
    $2,305+
    2 BEDS
    $2,935+

    The Cape

    1000 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  6. 1 BED
    $2,789+
    2 BEDS
    $2,914+

    Blue Sol

    421 Bernard St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  11. 2 BEDS
    $2,587

    Valley Park

    17300 Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Costa Mesa at a Glance

Average Rent

$2,493
(All bedrooms and property types)
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Average Rent in Costa Mesa
7

School Rating

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Schools in Costa Mesa
38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
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Transportation in Costa Mesa
65

Somewhat Bikeable

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Renting in Costa Mesa

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Getting Around Costa Mesa

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73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
38

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Estancia High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,040 Students
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Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 7-8
506 Students
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Heinz Kaiser Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades 3-6
553 Students
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Adams Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
355 Students
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Maude B. Davis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
545 Students
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Killybrooke Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
423 Students
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California Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-6
375 Students

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