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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Top-notch amenities
  • Central ac
  • Comfortable living
  • 1-car garage

Location

1021 Mission Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626, United States|Central Costa Mesa
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Management

Marterra Properties

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(949) 867-0502

Property Overview

Mission Dr 1021 showcases a prime location with excellent access to public transportation and a top-rated elementary school nearby. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.8, it offers an exceptional balance between price and value, highlighted by its competitive pricing and top-notch amenities, rated 10 out of 10. Additionally, the trustworthiness rating of 7 out of 10 indicates a commitment to transparency, enhancing confidence for potential renters.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Mission Dr 1021 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mission Dr 1021 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,168 sqft$3,400 /mo1 unit availableExperience the epitome of comfortable living in this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment located in the vibrant city of Costa Mesa, CA. This spacious home offers a perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to cater to your lifestyle needs. The apartment features a 1-car garage, providing secure and convenient parking. Stay cool during the warm California summers with the benefit of central AC, ensuring a comfortable environment all year round. With its prime location and top-notch amenities, this apartment offers an unparalleled living experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this your new home. Here is the link to the virtual tour: https my matterport com models j2S3sywWn9B

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Experience the epitome of comfortable living in this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment located in the vibrant city of Costa Mesa, CA. This spacious home offers a perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to cater to your lifestyle needs. The apartment features a 1-car garage, providing secure and convenient parking. Stay cool during the warm California summers with the benefit of central AC, ensuring a comfortable environment all year round. With its prime location and top-notch amenities, this apartment offers an unparalleled living experience. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make this your new home. Here is the link to the virtual tour: https my matterport com models j2S3sywWn9B


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Mission Dr 1021 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mission Dr 1021 has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mission Dr 1021
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Mission Dr 1021 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Mission Dr 1021 is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mission Dr 1021 is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Mission Dr 1021 does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Mission Dr 1021 provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Mission Dr 1021 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Central Costa Mesa

3-bedroom apartments at Mission Dr 1021 cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Central Costa Mesa.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Central Costa Mesa
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A table of studio rental data trends in Costa Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,066
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Central Costa Mesa
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,095
January 2024$2,095
February 2024$1,995
March 2024$2,093
April 2024$2,104
May 2024$2,005
June 2024$2,289
July 2024$2,250
August 2024$2,219
September 2024$2,113
October 2024$1,900
November 2024$1,875
February 2025$2,232
March 2025$2,245
April 2025$2,265
May 2025$2,154
June 2025$2,145
August 2025$2,300
September 2025$2,312
October 2025$2,075
November 2025$2,075

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$136,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $136,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $3,400.
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Schools near Mission Dr 1021

Sonora Elementary School

966 sonora rd

costa mesa, CA, 92626

K-6Public
B+

Monte Vista High School

390 monte vista ave

costa mesa, CA, 92627

K-12Public
A-
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Neighborhood

Central 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 1021 Mission Drive

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
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

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1021 Mission Drive, Costa Mesa

Groceries

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

Shopping

8/10
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

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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