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Student Apartments for Rent in Costa Mesa, CA

440 Rentals
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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
  15. Building Photo - Villa Siena
    $641 Off
    Price Drop. $641 Off
    1 BED
    $2,267+
    2 BEDS
    $2,637+
    3 BEDS
    $3,147+

    Villa Siena

    1250 Adams Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    (657) 312-4793
  23. Building Photo - 2621 Harbor Blvd.
    Rent Special
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    1 - 2 BEDS
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    2621 Harbor Blvd.

    2621 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  29. Building Photo - 1765 Santa Ana Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,360
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,360
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,360

    1765 Santa Ana Ave Unit SI FL1-ID7843A

    1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  30. Building Photo - 1765 Santa Ana Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $3,160
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,160
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,160

    1765 Santa Ana Ave Unit SI FL2-ID3381A

    1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  31. Building Photo - 1765 Santa Ana Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $4,860
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,860
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,860

    1765 Santa Ana Ave Unit SI FL1-ID4373A

    1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  35. Building Photo - 1765 Santa Ana Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $3,140
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,140
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,140

    1765 Santa Ana Ave Unit GO FL2-ID10858A

    1765 Santa Ana Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  39. Building Photo - 3740 S Bear St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,800

    3740 S Bear St Unit F

    3740 S Bear St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
  40. Building Photo - 9552 Bickley Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $3,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,500

    9552 Bickley Dr Unit 7

    9552 Bickley Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
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Costa Mesa at a Glance

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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.

Renting in Costa Mesa

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Education

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Early College High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
177 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Estancia High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
976 Students
GreatSchools Rating
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
GreatSchools Rating
Maude B. Davis Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
570 Students
GreatSchools Rating
Heinz Kaiser Elementary School

Public Elementary School

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

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
344 Students

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