188 E 20th St #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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188 E 20th St #A
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,250 sqft
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,250 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
1,250 sqft
Parking
Attached Garage

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 188 E 20th St #A.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

**Property Description for Rent: 3-Bedroom, 1.5 bath
Duplex (Unit A, unit in rear) in East Side Costa Mesa**

Remodeled 3-bedroom duplex in a sought-after East Costa Mesa neighborhood. Two bedrooms are located on the second floor and the other bedroom is located separately on the first floor. Bottom floor bedroom is often used as an office space. Great for a work from home tennant.

**Key Features

- **Updated Main Bathroom
 Enjoy a new shower and tub.
- **Full Backyard
 Ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the sun.
- **Two-Car Garage
 Secure parking with extra storage.
- **Prime Location in East Side Costa Mesa
 Close to parks, shopping, dining, and community events.
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Renter pays for electricity, gas, internet, phone, heating. The landlord will pay for sewer and water, and trash disposal. No pets or smoking on the property. Maximum of two cars on property but there is plenty of street parking available.
188 E 20th St #A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,250 sqft apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $3,100 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 16, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,483/month.

Home Details for 188 E 20th St #A

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningCooling System: Wall UnitHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Attached Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 188 E 20th St #A

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
425 Ford Rd, Costa Mesa, CA
0.40
Apartment
$1,878,000
07/02/26
2
2
1,100 sqft
433 E 19th St, Costa Mesa, CA
0.68
Apartment
$2,450,000
02/20/26
2
1
850 sqft
362 Ralcam Pl, Costa Mesa, CA
0.58
Apartment
$1,465,000
02/05/26
5
4
1,855 sqft
2479 Rue De Cannes #5, Costa Mesa, CA
1.22
Apartment
$1,350,000
04/07/26
3
3
1,500 sqft
2433 Vista Hogar, Newport Beach, CA
1.98
Apartment
$375,000
07/09/26
3
2
1,128 sqft
522 Clubhouse Ave, Newport Beach, CA
2.14
Multi-Family Home
$2,160,000
12/03/25
2
1
600 sqft
403 Vista Parada, Newport Beach, CA
1.98
Apartment
$1,825,000
02/13/26
3
3
1,916 sqft
126 Santa Isabel Ave, Costa Mesa, CA
1.01
Apartment
$1,470,000
01/14/26
-
2,229 sqft
1095 Mesa Bluff Dr #7, Costa Mesa, CA
2.10
Apartment
$910,000
05/21/26
2
3
1,063 sqft
100 Scholz Plz #205, Newport Beach, CA
1.85
Apartment
$695,000
05/12/26
1
1
565 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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What Locals Say about Costa Mesa

At least 987 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I live here for almost 3 years the area is nice and quiet good neighborhood and clean air Newport Beach is close to my apartment and shops everything "
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  • 4qrsyhj9hv
    "I’m live in Costa Mesa since in 3 years the area is safe and Nighborhod is safe and close to Newport Beach and fun places "
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  • Kayla Marie
    "Public transit is amazing in this city, bus comes every 20 mins in most areas here (: Even riding my bike is a great way to get around, everything is super close and I have really enjoyed the mostly flat streets and bike lanes provided by the city"
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  • Luka J
    "Close to all freeways. My commute is only 12-18 minutes depending on traffic. Even with traffic I have access to backstreets if needed."
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  • Lyndsay Jackson
    "Eastside Costa Mesa is a family friendly neighborhood. Backbay is a good place to exercise and meet up with friends for a casual walk "
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  • ssbiken
    "It’s a safe neighborhood very nice community park.well lit has pool, tennis, racket ball courts clean bathrooms and out side shower after swimming in the pool to rinse off"
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  • Albert Luu
    "OC Fair holding events weekly and Segerstrom Performing Art Center having great events weekly. Also the availability of many restaurants all within a short drive. "
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  • Mrobbins055
    "It’s on the boarder of Newport and Costa Mesa and it feels very safe. I walk with my baby and dog daily."
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  • ssbiken
    "You can walk to the mall and grocery store if you wanted to.The bus is within walking distance. Nice area to live for people with children."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "I have a hybrid work schedule and am lucky enough to not have to commute on thee freeway unless I want to. "
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  • ssbiken
    "A well kept environment owner show that they are proud of their community. It is a great place to raise children, dog friendly and close to stores, restaurants, and local mall."
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  • Tina Gutierrez
    "A mix of old and new homes with generous sprinkles of rentals. Very walk-friendly with a neighborhood feel. Lots of spots to eat and grab drinks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "New development mixed with 1950-1960 older housing. Shaved driveways mixed with track homes. Good schools and well maintained parks."
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  • Trulia User
    "The back bay is by far the best benefit of living in this neighborhood. Lots of noise from the airport but you get used to it. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone smiles as you walk by on the sidewalk. Very friendly people. Considerate neighbors. A few bad apples, but that’s everywhere. "
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  • Maria M.
    "Very important for parents to know that our neighborhoods are over populated and unfortunately we no longer have the the city of Costa Mesa code enforcement making sure codes are being enforced. To many fast food restaurants that people litter and drive very fast in residential areas. "
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  • Crashowe
    "Different styles of houses and different ethnicities , cozy home - some not too big or too new etc etc "
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  • Cristina
    "People walk their dogs all of the time. Poop bags available as well to keep the community clean. "
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  • Sheryldye
    "Great access to freeways and major roads . Less than 5 minutes to South Coast Plaza , movie theaters and multiple grocery stores . "
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  • Jimmy H.
    "Very centrally located, for shops, groceries, freeways and my work. I lived here on and off for many years. "
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  • Lauriehipp
    "My neighborhood provides great public access and well lit sidewalks. We have a well working traffic lights and signs for us to get directions. "
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  • Nicweinstein
    "Accessibility from residential to freeways, shops, ocean with lots of great hangs all close to each other!"
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  • Kym M.
    "OC Fair comes from July through August in the summertime. But Costa Mesa doesn’t really have a lot of community events. "
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  • Sarah T.
    "I live in a gated community and feel safer that way. I would say the surrounding apartments/neighborhoods aren’t as nice as my community but if you drive 2-3min in each direction it’s a lot nicer over there. Like that I’m only 15min away from the beach too"
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  • Cassandra M.
    "there are a lot of people who walk their dogs in this area - dogs of all sizes! There are not a ton of huge lawns. "
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  • Destiny
    "coyotes are a real big problem there are a lot of different sectors of Costa Mesa. mostly nice got families. "
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  • Amyshepherd
    "Dog parks could be better maintained, and area could be more dog friendly, but there have been improvements, more restaurants / business allow dogs"
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  • Destiny
    "mostly family oriented. certain neighborhoods get to know eachother more than others. not all neighborhoods are equal. all four corners are very different neighborhoods in their own special way."
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  • Mmhauser1
    "Limited sidewalks and lots of joggers/ walkers make it difficult during rush hour to pass other fellow walkers "
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  • Arutianr
    "There are a lot of events like concerts in the park, annual fish fry, and neighborhood gatherings to build community"
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  • Azucena R. G.
    "alot of the community around have dogs and plenty love to walk them around their neighborhoods theres also a dog park driving distance near that's on Newport boulevard going South bound by the fair grounds. just always remember to take ur goody bag with u in order to always pick up after ur canine. and always their water. "
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  • Diana L.
    "Nice close to john Wayne shopping malls everything Is Close by. Ppl are kind Trader Joe’s is up the block Bloomies is down the street and a lot of restaurants "
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  • Seanpatrick7
    "Lots of folks walking their dogs. However, sometimes there are liquor bottles, chicken bones, or other dangerous items on the sidewalks."
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  • Dan D.
    "Up and coming neighbored people are nice lots of good schools and restaurants . Beach close and good coastal breezes "
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  • Joelle S.
    "We’re right next to the OC fairgrounds. There’s always an event going on. It’s close to the freeway for travel. The location close to Back Bay which is great for walks or workouts. "
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  • Hookashley
    "The neighborhood has lots of local, walkable restaurants. Plus, many more opening every month... lots of growth here."
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  • Joannbkenyon
    "Great neighborhood but most parents take their kids to other schools in the Mesa Verde area. Great trick or treating. Great for walking and biking around. "
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  • dorothy p
    "orange county fair grounds, lots of churches, south coast plaza, orange coast college, triangle square entertainment center, the beaches."
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  • Jon D.
    "It’s great to walk your kids and your dogs in the evening but it doesn’t make sense not to pick up after your dog"
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  • Azucenagarcia8823
    "we have firefighters open houses, community events, womens community clubs, for 4th of july theres always local schools being represented. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 16, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$3,100
Jul 13, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,100

Frequently asked questions about 188 E 20th St #A

  • Is Costa Mesa a buyer's or seller's market?
    Costa Mesa is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Costa Mesa?
    The median sale price in Costa Mesa is $1.38M. That is down $7.13K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Costa Mesa?
    Residents describe Costa Mesa, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Costa Mesa, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 188 E 20th St #A?
    The closest schools to 188 E 20th St #A in Costa Mesa, CA are Heinz Kaiser Elementary School (rated 8/10), Horace Ensign Intermediate School (rated 9/10), Newport Harbor High School (rated 9/10).
  • Does 188 E 20th St #A have air conditioning?
    Yes, 188 E 20th St #A in Costa Mesa, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 188 E 20th St #A have parking?
    Yes, 188 E 20th St #A in Costa Mesa, CA has on-site parking.

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