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Highlights

  • Peaceful neighborhood
  • Neatly landscaped front yard

Location

1780 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92627, United States|Westside Costa Mesa
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Property Overview

Sunset Bay I Apartments receives an overall Zumper expert rating of 9 out of 10, reflecting its strong balance of price and value. Notable features include a peaceful neighborhood and a neatly landscaped front yard, while its amenities, location, and quality ratings all score exceptionally high, indicating a premier living option. Additionally, the availability of extensive property photos enhances transparency and offers potential renters a comprehensive view of what to expect.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.0
Excellent
Sunset Bay I Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Amenities and Price, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Floor plans

1x11 bed1 bath650 sqft
2x12 bed1 bath850 sqft

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Rent trends in Westside Costa Mesa

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Westside Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa
A table of studio rental data trends in Costa Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,052
January 2024$2,017
February 2024$2,002
March 2024$2,086
April 2024$2,070
May 2024$2,059
June 2024$2,171
July 2024$2,238
August 2024$2,175
September 2024$2,110
October 2024$2,038
November 2024$2,157
December 2024$2,121
January 2025$2,079
February 2025$2,084
March 2025$2,100
April 2025$2,147
May 2025$2,116
June 2025$2,159
July 2025$2,053
August 2025$2,156
September 2025$2,169
October 2025$2,134
November 2025$2,037
December 2025$2,075
A table of studio rental data trends in Westside Costa Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
October 2025$1,995
November 2025$1,995

Schools near Sunset Bay I Apartments

Whittier Elementary School

1800 whittier ave

costa mesa, CA, 92627

K-6Public
B-

Monte Vista High School

390 monte vista ave

costa mesa, CA, 92627

K-12Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Westside Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Costa Mesa near 1780 Placentia Avenue

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1780 Placentia Avenue, Costa Mesa

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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