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  7. Good Value
    STUDIO
    $2,429+
    1 BED
    $2,764+
    2 BEDS
    $3,523+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,412 - $3,822
    Required Monthly Fees$17
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,429 - $3,839

    3400 Avenue Of The Arts

    3400 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    (209) 457-7064
  17. Discounts
    Discounts
    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
  32. Pool - Pacific Park
    Good Value
    STUDIO
    $1,985+
    1 BED
    $2,000+
    2 BEDS
    $2,885+

    Pacific Park

    1760 Pomona Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  38. Building Photo - 555 Paularino Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $3,360
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,360
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,360

    555 Paularino Ave Unit SI FL2-ID4514A

    555 Paularino Ave, 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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