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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

Orange Coast College

College

Career Networks Institute

College

Vanguard University

College

17th-Placentia

Bus

Adams-Shantar

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Harbor-Bernard

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Placentia-20th

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Park-19th

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Newport-23rd

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Del Mar-Orange

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South Coast Plaza-Bear

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Newport-Victoria

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17th-Placentia

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Adams-Shantar

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Harbor-Bernard

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Placentia-20th

Bus

Park-19th

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Newport-23rd

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Del Mar-Orange

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South Coast Plaza-Bear

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Newport-Victoria

Bus

Subway's

Food

McDonald's

Food

In-N-Out Burger

Food

El Pollo Loco

Food

Juice It Up!

Food

Wahoo's Fish Taco

Food

El Pollo Loco

Food

Chick-fil-A

Food

Del Taco

Food

Garf's Sports Lounge

Drinks

Tin Lizzie Saloon

Drinks

Ruin

Drinks

Patrick's Pub

Drinks

Tiki Bar

Drinks

Patrick's Irish Pub

Drinks

We Olive & Wine Bar

Drinks

Tavern+Bowl

Drinks

Subway's

Food

McDonald's

Food

In-N-Out Burger

Food

El Pollo Loco

Food

Juice It Up!

Food

Wahoo's Fish Taco

Food

El Pollo Loco

Food

Chick-fil-A

Food

Del Taco

Food

Claim Jumper

Restaurant

Mother India

Restaurant

Din Tai Fung

Restaurant

Maggiano's

Restaurant

Nick's Pizza

Restaurant

Filomena's Italian Kitchen & Market

Restaurant

Antonello Espresso

Restaurant

Mezzet

Restaurant

Panini Kabob Grill

Restaurant

Macy's Home Furniture

Shopping

The Triangle

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Macy's The Men's Store

Shopping

Nordstrom

Shopping

Sears

Shopping

Bloomingdale's

Shopping

Macy's

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

7-Eleven

Grocery store

Vons

Grocery store

Grower's Direct

Grocery store

Company of Angels school store

Grocery store

ampm

Grocery store

Stater Bros. Markets

Grocery store

7-Eleven

Grocery store

Vons

Grocery store

Ralphs

Grocery store

Macy's Home Furniture

Shopping

The Triangle

Shopping

Target

Shopping

Macy's The Men's Store

Shopping

Nordstrom

Shopping

Sears

Shopping

Bloomingdale's

Shopping

Macy's

Shopping

TJ Maxx

Shopping

Pep Boys

Automotive

Speedway Express

Automotive

Midas

Automotive

Park Center Parking Structure

Automotive

24 Hour Fitness, roof parking

Automotive

Adams Lot

Automotive

ARCO

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Rivian Service Center

Automotive

Pep Boys

Automotive

Speedway Express

Automotive

Midas

Automotive

Park Center Parking Structure

Automotive

24 Hour Fitness, roof parking

Automotive

Adams Lot

Automotive

ARCO

Automotive

Arco

Automotive

Rivian Service Center

Automotive

CVS Pharmacy

Healthcare

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

BLVD Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel

Residence Inn

Hotel

Sandpiper Motel

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa OC

Hotel

Hilton Orange County / Costa Mesa

Hotel

Ali Baba Motel

Hotel

Travelodge Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

Hotel

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa

Hotel

H&R Block

Other

Dero

Other

Liberty Tax

Other

Crew

Personal care

Sassoon

Personal care

Beauty Studios OC

Personal care

Splitends Salon

Personal care

Richard Michael Salon

Personal care

Creative Nail and Spa

Personal care

Loosen Up Massage Center

Personal care

Petco

Pet care

Newport Harbor Animal Hospital

Pet care

PetSmart

Pet care

Costa Mesa Bark Park

Pet care

Costa Mesa Bark Park (Small Dog)

Pet care

The Bone Adventure

Pet care

South Coast Christian Church

Place of worship

Fairview Community Church

Place of worship

Iglesia De Nazareno

Place of worship

Kingdom Hall Of Jehovah's Witnesses

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

Wells Fargo

Public service

Costa Mesa Fire Station 3

Public service

Chase

Public service

Costa Mesa City Hall

Public service

Costa Mesa Police Department

Public service

Citibank

Public service

Costa Mesa Main

Public service

campus safety

Public service

Costa Mesa Fire Station 5

Public service

Samueli Theater

Entertainment

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Entertainment

Segerstrom Hall

Entertainment

Location 1980

Entertainment

O Cope Budge Library

Entertainment

Mesa Verde Library

Entertainment

South Coast Repertory

Entertainment

Costa Mesa Historical Society

Entertainment

Boys & Girls Club of Costa Mesa

Entertainment

Samueli Theater

Entertainment

Martin Lawrence Galleries

Entertainment

Segerstrom Hall

Entertainment

Location 1980

Entertainment

O Cope Budge Library

Entertainment

Mesa Verde Library

Entertainment

South Coast Repertory

Entertainment

Costa Mesa Historical Society

Entertainment

Boys & Girls Club of Costa Mesa

Entertainment

Planet Fitness

Sports

Gym

Sports

Jim Scott Stadium

Sports

Pacific Amphitheater

Sports

Pirate Park

Sports

Orange Coast College Pirates Softball

Sports

Rocket Science Fitness

Sports

Sheephills BMX Area

Sports

Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex

Sports

Average rent in Costa Mesa

In Costa Mesa, the average rent is $2,868 per month, with the average rental size around 848 square feet. Most renters here pay between $2,500 - $3,000, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.

Average rent

$2,868/month

Average rental size

848 sqft

Rent ranges

Under $1,000: 0%
$1,001 - $1,500: 0%
$1,501 - $2,000: 2%
$2,001 - $2,500: 23.7%
$2,501 - $3,000: 38.1%
Over $3,000: 36.2%

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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