Cheap places to live near Costa Mesa/Irvine (Santa Ana, Tustin: to rent, price)

[angelica_h]

I work in Irvine and my bf works in Costa Mesa.We're looking to move close to that area but havnt had much luck finding a place. Looking to rent a 2 bedroom and our rent limit is about 1,100 a month. I don't need cities, I need actual complex names. Any information would be helpful

[ferretkona]

funny post

[ExeterMedia]

This post would get more responses in the OC forum.

Renting a 2 bedroom place for 1,100 a month next to Irvine/Costa Mesa is going to be a ridiculously hard search, that's why you haven't had much luck.

Pretty sure you're only going to find something in Santa Ana, or parts of Tustin right next to Santa Ana.

[Lahdidah]

Originally Posted by angelica_h

I work in Irvine and my bf works in Costa Mesa.We're looking to move close to that area but havnt had much luck finding a place. Looking to rent a 2 bedroom and our rent limit is about 1,100 a month. I don't need cities, I need actual complex names. Any information would be helpful

I've rented in Costa Mesa since 2002. *You cannot rent a 2 bedroom for $1,100 a month in either Costa Mesa or Irvine.* Costa Mesa 1 bedrooms start around $1,400 on the low side, and Irvine is comparable, probably a bit higher. If you're willing to downsize, I'd suggest looking for a studio in that price range, but, even then, you're probably going to find something closer to $1,200 for about 400 - 450 sq. ft. Also, Costa Mesa occupancy is really high, so if you do find a studio for $1,100, it will go FAST.

[Hypersion]

You couldn't rent a 2b in Irvine 15 years ago for $1100 let alone now.