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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Costa Mesa

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  1. Building Photo - AVA Newport
    $325 Off
    Price Drop. $325 Off
    STUDIO
    $2,325+
    1 BED
    $2,760+
    2 BEDS
    $3,340+
    3 BEDS
    $4,180+

    AVA Newport

    1765-1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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  12. 3 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS
    $6,500

    1651 Topanga

    1651 Topanga, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  20. STUDIO
    $1,875+
    1 BED
    $2,175+
    2 BEDS
    $2,550+
    3 BEDS
    $3,500+

    Costa Mirage

    393 Hamilton St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  29. 3 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $6,500

    1651 Topanga

    1651 Topanga, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  31. Building Photo - 2116 Cresta Dr
    5 BEDS, 4 BATHS
    $12,800

    2116 Cresta Dr

    2116 Cresta Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  38. 1 BED
    $3,131+
    2 BEDS
    $3,662+
    3 BEDS
    $4,358+

    Blue Sol

    421 Bernard St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Costa Mesa at a Glance

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Some Transit

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Somewhat Bikeable

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Downtown Costa Mesa Neighborhood in Costa Mesa, CA

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Getting Around Costa Mesa

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87

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.
69

Bikeable

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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.
40

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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