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Somewhat walkable

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Some transit

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Bikeable

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Costa Mesa is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Costa Mesa is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.

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Montessori Christian School

Private • PK-6 • 130 students

International Christian Montessori Academy

Private • PK-6 • 86 students

International Christian Montessori Academy Of Costa Mesa

Private • PK-6 • 128 students

The Childs-Pace Foundation Inc.

Private • PK-6 • 116 students

PAGE PRIVATE SCHOOL

Private • PK-8 • 140 students

Page Private School

Private • PK-8 • 107 students

Christ Lutheran School

Private • PK-8 • 257 students

Waldorf School Of Orange County

Private • PK-12 • 349 students

St. Joachim

Private • PK-8 • 266 students

Maude B. Davis Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 545 students

8/10

Heinz Kaiser Elementary School

Public • 3-6 • 553 students

8/10

Killybrooke Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 423 students

7/10

Newport Heights Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 461 students

7/10

Adams Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 355 students

7/10

California Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 375 students

7/10

Occs:chep/PCHS School

Public • K-12 • 361 students

6/10

Everett A. Rea Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 333 students

6/10

Sonora Elementary School

Public • K-6 • 380 students

6/10

Occs:chep/PCHS School

Public • K-12 • 361 students

6/10

Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School

Public • 7-8 • 506 students

6/10

Costa Mesa High School

Public • 7-12 • 1776 students

5/10

Monte Vista High School

Public • K-12 • 199 students

4/10

Access County Community School

Public • K-12 • 1225 students

4/10

Early College High School

Public • 9-12 • 201 students

10/10

Occs:chep/PCHS School

Public • K-12 • 361 students

6/10

Estancia High School

Public • 9-12 • 1040 students

6/10

Costa Mesa High School

Public • 7-12 • 1776 students

5/10

Monte Vista High School

Public • K-12 • 199 students

4/10

Access County Community School

Public • K-12 • 1225 students

4/10

Back Bay High School

Public • 9-12 • 135 students

2/10

Career Networks Institute

College

Orange Coast College

College

Vanguard University

College

Fairview-South Coast

Bus

Wilson-Maple

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Anton-Sakioka

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Wilson-Fairview

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Harbor-Scenic

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Fairview-Loyola

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Harbor-Baker

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Fairview-El Camino

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Newport-Monte Vista

Bus

Fairview-South Coast

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Wilson-Maple

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Anton-Sakioka

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Wilson-Fairview

Bus

Harbor-Scenic

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Fairview-Loyola

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Harbor-Baker

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Fairview-El Camino

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Newport-Monte Vista

Bus

Ruby’s

Food

McDonald's

Food

McDonald's

Food

Taco Bell

Food

Chipotle

Food

Lil' Pickle

Food

Boil & Bake

Food

Del Taco

Food

Raising Cane's

Food

Ruin

Drinks

Patrick's Pub

Drinks

We Olive & Wine Bar

Drinks

Tavern+Bowl

Drinks

Tiki Bar

Drinks

Patrick's Irish Pub

Drinks

Garf's Sports Lounge

Drinks

Tin Lizzie Saloon

Drinks

Ruby’s

Food

McDonald's

Food

McDonald's

Food

Taco Bell

Food

Chipotle

Food

Lil' Pickle

Food

Boil & Bake

Food

Del Taco

Food

Raising Cane's

Food

Hashigo Korean Kitchen

Restaurant

Ebar

Restaurant

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Restaurant

Milk & Honey

Restaurant

In-sīt Coffee

Restaurant

TGI Friday's

Restaurant

AnQi Bistro

Restaurant

The Gypsy Den

Restaurant

BEI Restaurant

Restaurant

Macy's The Men's Store

Shopping

Nordstrom

Shopping

South Coast Plaza

Shopping

Saks Fifth Avenue

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Macy's Home Furniture

Shopping

The Triangle

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Company of Angels school store

Grocery store

ampm

Grocery store

Stater Bros. Markets

Grocery store

7-Eleven

Grocery store

7-Eleven

Grocery store

Vons

Grocery store

Grower's Direct

Grocery store

Vons

Grocery store

Ralphs

Grocery store

Macy's The Men's Store

Shopping

Nordstrom

Shopping

South Coast Plaza

Shopping

Saks Fifth Avenue

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Macy's Home Furniture

Shopping

The Triangle

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Arco

Automotive

Rivian Service Center

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Center Tower Parking Structure

Automotive

PLaza Tower Parking Structure

Automotive

Vantopia Van

Automotive

Orange County Fairgrounds Gate 8

Automotive

South Coast Plaza Park And Ride

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Rivian Service Center

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Center Tower Parking Structure

Automotive

PLaza Tower Parking Structure

Automotive

Vantopia Van

Automotive

Orange County Fairgrounds Gate 8

Automotive

South Coast Plaza Park And Ride

Automotive

CVS Pharmacy

Healthcare

Rite Aid

Healthcare

Fairview Developmental Center

Healthcare

College Hospital Costa Mesa

Healthcare

Xpress Urgent Care

Healthcare

Rite Aid

Healthcare

CVS Pharmacy

Healthcare

CVS Pharmacy

Healthcare

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa

Hotel

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Hotel

Ali Baba Motel

Hotel

Travelodge Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

Hotel

BLVD Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel

Residence Inn

Hotel

Sandpiper Motel

Hotel

Ramada Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Hotel

Ayres Hotel

Hotel

Dero

Other

Liberty Tax

Other

H&R Block

Other

Richard Michael Salon

Personal care

Creative Nail and Spa

Personal care

Loosen Up Massage Center

Personal care

Sassoon

Personal care

Beauty Studios OC

Personal care

Splitends Salon

Personal care

Crew

Personal care

Costa Mesa Bark Park

Pet care

Costa Mesa Bark Park (Small Dog)

Pet care

The Bone Adventure

Pet care

Newport Harbor Animal Hospital

Pet care

PetSmart

Pet care

Petco

Pet care

Iglesia De Nazareno

Place of worship

Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses

Place of worship

South Coast Christian Church

Place of worship

Fairview Community Church

Place of worship

Saint Joachim Church

Place of worship

Newport Mesa Church

Place of worship

Needham Chapel

Place of worship

Saint Mary Armenian Church

Place of worship

Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses

Place of worship

Costa Mesa Fire Station 4

Public service

Chase

Public service

Costa Mesa Fire Station 1

Public service

Travelex

Public service

Norton Law Corporation

Public service

Costa Mesa Fire Station 2

Public service

Easton & Easton, LLP

Public service

FedEx - APVA

Public service

The UPS Store

Public service

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Entertainment

Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Entertainment

Liulu

Entertainment

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library

Entertainment

Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12

Entertainment

OCC Library

Entertainment

Costa Mesa Senior Center

Entertainment

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Entertainment

Segerstrom Hall

Entertainment

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Entertainment

Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

Entertainment

Liulu

Entertainment

Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library

Entertainment

Edwards Metro Pointe Stadium 12

Entertainment

OCC Library

Entertainment

Costa Mesa Senior Center

Entertainment

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Entertainment

Segerstrom Hall

Entertainment

Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex

Sports

Grandstand Arena

Sports

Vanguard Lions

Sports

Handball

Sports

Volcom Skatepark of Costa Mesa

Sports

Harry R. LeBard Stadium

Sports

Planet Fitness

Sports

Gym

Sports

Jim Scott Stadium

Sports

Average rent in Costa Mesa

In Costa Mesa, the average rent is $2,861 per month, with the average rental size around 848 square feet. Most renters here pay over $3,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent

$2,861/month

Average rental size

848 sqft

Rent ranges

Under $1,000: 0%
$1,001 - $1,500: 0%
$1,501 - $2,000: 3.2%
$2,001 - $2,500: 26.1%
$2,501 - $3,000: 35.1%
Over $3,000: 35.6%

Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.

Average utility cost in California

In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.

Electricity
$155

Gas
$58

Water
$114

Sewer
$57

Cable
$59

Internet
$30

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