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Central Costa Mesa Neighborhood Guide Costa Mesa, CA
About
Central Costa Mesa is a dynamic neighborhood located in the heart of Costa Mesa, California, known for its mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial sectors. It is bordered by the major roads of Harbor Boulevard, Baker Street, and Newport Boulevard, providing easy access to various parts of the city. The neighborhood is also home to a number of restaurants and shops, as well as the Orange Coast College. Its close proximity to the Pacific Coast Highway and the Southern California beaches makes it an attractive location for both residents and visitors.
What You Will Love About Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, California
- The vibrant mix of residential, commercial, and light industrial areas, creating a dynamic and diverse community.
- Easy access to major roads like Harbor Boulevard, Baker Street, and Newport Boulevard.
- A variety of dining and shopping options available within the neighborhood.
- The close proximity to beautiful Southern California beaches and the Pacific Coast Highway.
What’s Nearby
Central Costa Mesa is just a stone's throw away from the upscale South Coast Plaza shopping center and The Camp and The Lab, two innovative retail complexes with unique dining options. The nearby Orange Coast College offers a range of educational opportunities and community resources. For natural beauty, the neighborhood is a short drive from the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and the breathtaking Southern California beaches.
Lifestyle
Central Costa Mesa offers a unique blend of the urban and suburban lifestyle. The bustling commercial areas are balanced with quieter residential streets, offering something for everyone. The convenient location and variety of amenities make it a sought-after place to live for families, young professionals, and students alike.
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Rental Trends in Central Costa Mesa
| Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | ||||||||||
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | Jun 2024 | Jul 2024 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| $1961 | $1895 | $1983 | $2047 | $2100 | $2049 | $2040 | $2012 | $2072 | $2110 | $2092 | $1948 | $2024 |
| $2522 | $2522 | $2413 | $2488 | $2509 | $2529 | $2570 | $2399 | $2466 | $2454 | $2441 | $2491 | $2621 |
| $3150 | $3097 | $3023 | $2912 | $3262 | $3262 | $3263 | $3192 | $3221 | $3259 | $3110 | $3115 | $3081 |
| $3707 | $3669 | $3573 | $3899 | $3883 | $3800 | $3894 | $3840 | $3810 | $3661 | $3400 | $3526 | $3526 |
Explore the Neighborhood
There are 637 restaurants, 86 grocery stores, and 36 parks within a mile of the Central Costa Mesa neighborhood.
ZranchllcRetail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2527 Bowdoin Pl
- Kings Food & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
2263 Fairview Rd
- Nutrition Zone
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Health Food Store
•0.7 miles
2706 Harbor Blvd
Amway Products DistributorBusiness and Professional Services, Advertising Agency, Industrial Equipment Supplier, Health and Medicine, Nutritionist, Retail, Department Store, Warehouse or Wholesale Store
•0.8 miles
975 Junipero Dr
Mesa Verde PlazaRetail, Shopping Plaza
•0.8 miles
1525 Mesa Verde Dr E
- Mesa Verde Center
Retail, Shopping Plaza
•0.8 miles
2701 Harbor Blvd
- Buy Zenegra 50 mg
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.3 miles
2701 Fairview Rd
- Costa Mesa Certified Farmer's Market
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Pyramid Taproom Express
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Liquor Store
•0.4 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Zranchllc
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Fruit and Vegetable Store, Grocery Store
•0.4 miles
2527 Bowdoin Pl
- Livewell
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Health Food Store
•0.7 miles
440 Fair Dr
- Kings Food & Liquor
Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store
•0.7 miles
2263 Fairview Rd
Occ Student Health CenterDining and Drinking, Community and Government, Education, College and University, Student Center
•0.2 miles
2701 Fairview Rd
The GroveDining and Drinking
•0.3 miles
2701 Fairview Rd
- Cantina Hussong Costa Mesa
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Pyramid Mesquite Wood BBQ
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, BBQ Joint
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Ultimate Beerfest Orange County
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Pink's Hot Dogs
Dining and Drinking, Restaurant, Hot Dog Joint
•0.3 miles
Oc fair
- OC Home and Garden Show
Business and Professional Services, Event Service, Retail, Garden Center
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market
Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Mooie Chewies
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Pets
Retail, Pet Supplies Store
•0.4 miles
88 Fair Dr
- The Salvation Army
Community and Government, Organization, Charity, Retail, Vintage and Thrift Store
•0.4 miles
55 Fair Dr
- Coast Coin & Collectables
Retail, Hobby Store
•0.6 miles
2582 Newport Blvd
Neth ParkLandmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.2 miles
111 Fair Dr
- Snoopy House
Landmarks and Outdoors, Historic and Protected Site
•0.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
- LeBard Stadium
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park
•0.3 miles
2701 Fairview Rd
- Tewinkle Park
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
970 Arlington Dr
- Angels Playground
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.7 miles
970 Arlington Dr
- Wilson Electric
Landmarks and Outdoors, Park, Playground
•0.8 miles
360 W Wilson St
Pacific AmphitheatreArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Concert Hall, Business and Professional Services, Event Space
•0.1 miles
100 Fair Dr
- Robert B. Moore Theater
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Theater
•0.2 miles
2547 Fairview Rd
- Art on the Fifth
Arts and Entertainment, Art Gallery
•0.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
- Millennium Barn
Arts and Entertainment, Exhibit
•0.3 miles
OC Fair
- SoCal Vegfest
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Community and Government, Organization
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- The Hangar
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Concert Hall
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
Step By Step Early Learning Enrichment CenterBusiness and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare
•0.2 miles
2525 Fairview Rd
- ARCO
Travel and Transportation, Fuel Station
•0.2 miles
2490 Fairview Rd
- Musink Music and Tattoo Festival
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Tattoo Parlor
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Hot Spot Cuts
Business and Professional Services, Health and Beauty Service, Hair Salon
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Electric Charging Station
Travel and Transportation, Electric Vehicle Charging Station
•0.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
- OCC Recycling Center
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Daycare, Recycling Facility, Community and Government, Organization, Environmental Organization
•0.3 miles
2701 Fairview Rd
OCC Fitness ComplexSports and Recreation, Gym and Studio
•0.2 miles
2701 Fairview Rd
Senshi JudoSports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.3 miles
2650 Fairview Rd
- Costa Mesa Speedway
Sports and Recreation, Race Track
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- International Speedway
Sports and Recreation, Race Track
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Costa Mesa Aquatics Club
Sports and Recreation, Sports Club
•0.3 miles
2650 Fairview Rd
- Gary Lam Wing Chun | Orange County | Wing Chun Kung Fu
Sports and Recreation, Martial Arts Dojo
•0.3 miles
2419 Minuteman Way
Cantina Hussong Costa MesaArts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant, Mexican Restaurant
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Ultimate Beerfest Orange County
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Beer Garden, Brewery, Restaurant
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Electric Run
Dining and Drinking, Bar
•0.3 miles
88 Fair Dr
- OC Beerfest
Dining and Drinking, Brewery
•0.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
- Orange County Wine Society
Arts and Entertainment, Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, Dining and Drinking, Bar, Winery
•0.4 miles
88 Fair Dr
- Baja Blues
Dining and Drinking, Bar, Restaurant
•0.4 miles
Arlington Dr
- Kids Kastle Preschool
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.2 miles
2525 Fairview Rd
- City Of Costa Mesa
Community and Government, Community Center
•0.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
- O Cope Budge Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.5 miles
55 Fair Dr
- D and J's Creative Care
Business and Professional Services, Child Care Service, Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•0.6 miles
2378 Fordham Dr
- Costa Mesa Technology Library
Community and Government, Library
•0.7 miles
2263 Fairview Rd
- Newport Beach International Montessori Academies
Community and Government, Education, Preschool
•1.4 miles
2591 Irvine Ave
- Costa Mesa Police-Comm Rltns
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
99 Fair Dr
- Costa Mesa Police Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Police Station
•0.3 miles
99 Fair Dr
- Costa Mesa Fire Department
Community and Government, Government Building, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Fire Station
•0.3 miles
77 Fair Dr
- Fairview Developmental Center
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•0.9 miles
2501 Harbor Blvd
- Costa Mesa Urgent Care
Health and Medicine, Urgent Care Center
•1.0 mile
1190 Baker St
- Hoag Hospital
Health and Medicine, Hospital
•1.0 mile
1190 Baker St
Central Costa Mesa Apartments and Rentals
99 Rental properties in Central Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa, CA.
Cost of Living
| Category | Compare to State Avg. | Compare to National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| housing | 13.8% | 158.2% |
| utilities | 20.6% | 0.2% |
| food | 2% | 12.5% |
| transportation | 1.6% | 30.2% |
| healthcare | 10.4% | 3.5% |
Central Costa Mesa Demographics
Central Costa Mesa Reviews
Noise Late At Night
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Area Has Litter
No
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Grocery Stores
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Near Schools
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Quiet Area
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Good Place To Raise A Family
Yes
Say 4 of 4 renters
Central Costa Mesa Transportation
Very Walkable
Bikeable
Central Costa Mesa Schools
- 6/10
Grades 7-12 • Public
- 8/10
Grades K-6 • Public
- 4/10
College Park Elementary School
Grades K-6 • Public
- NRNo Rating
Christian Montessori School-Costa Mesa
Grades PK-6 • Private
- NRNo Rating
Saniku East West Language School
Grades K-10 • Private
- NRNo Rating
- NRNo Rating
Neighborhoods Around Central Costa Mesa
| Neighborhood | StudioAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,063 | 5% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,037 | 6% |
| Eastside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,100 | 3% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $1,869 | -- |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,722 | 12% |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $2,770 | 0% |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $1,950 | -- |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $2,202 | -- |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $2,500 | -- |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,230 | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| YorktownNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $2,256 | -- |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport HeightsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,000 | -- |
| One Ford RoadNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| BaysideNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Neighborhood | 1 BedAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,438 | 8% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,270 | 9% |
| Eastside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,467 | 6% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,141 | 14% |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,857 | 3% |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,177 | 3% |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | -- | -- |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $2,342 | 1% |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $2,500 | -- |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,495 | 34% |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,605 | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $7,103 | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,265 | 6% |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,325 | 11% |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $3,490 | 3% |
| YorktownNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $2,823 | -- |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $2,300 | -- |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $4,329 | 92% |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,350 | 7% |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport HeightsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| One Ford RoadNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| BaysideNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,772 | 8% |
| Neighborhood | 2 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,868 | 11% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,960 | 10% |
| Eastside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,995 | 9% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,678 | 4% |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $5,082 | 5% |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $4,025 | 4% |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,525 | -- |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $3,042 | 4% |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,500 | -- |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,950 | -- |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,082 | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $7,474 | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,751 | 7% |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $2,865 | 19% |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $4,132 | 7% |
| YorktownNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $3,519 | 33% |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,000 | -- |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,595 | 3% |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $4,525 | 74% |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,977 | 3% |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport HeightsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $3,200 | -- |
| One Ford RoadNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| BaysideNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $5,732 | 7% |
| Neighborhood | 3 BedsAvg Rent | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa VerdeNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $4,375 | 7% |
| DowntownNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,526 | 15% |
| Eastside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $4,140 | 0% |
| Westside Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $2,995 | -- |
| University Town CenterNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $6,045 | 3% |
| Irvine Business ComplexNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $4,732 | 1% |
| Mesa del MarNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,400 | -- |
| The BluffsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Southeast Huntington BeachNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $3,564 | 4% |
| West Newport BeachNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,950 | 24% |
| University of California-IrvineNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa IslandNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $5,800 | -- |
| Downtown Costa MesaNeighborhood in Costa-mesa, California | $3,526 | -- |
| Central Park WestNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $5,500 | -- |
| South CoastNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | $3,545 | -- |
| ArmstrongNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| Rancho San JoaquinNeighborhood in Irvine, California | $6,067 | 6% |
| YorktownNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | $4,150 | 20% |
| BayviewNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Balboa Peninsula PointNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $8,500 | -- |
| EastbluffNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| SandpointeNeighborhood in Santa-ana, California | -- | -- |
| MarinersNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport NorthNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $6,402 | 2% |
| The Metropolitan CondominiumsNeighborhood in Irvine, California | -- | -- |
| AdamsNeighborhood in Huntington-beach, California | -- | -- |
| Newport HeightsNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $4,950 | -- |
| One Ford RoadNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | -- | -- |
| BaysideNeighborhood in Newport-beach, California | $10,295 | -- |