Mediterranean Village Costa Mesa Apartments

Do not move here if you like using the internet, for example: working from home, watching Netflix or gamming. they lock you into using Smartaira internet (no other options). smartaira isn't even the internet service provider technically, just the installer and support you call. the real provider is AT&T so whenever there's an issue you call smartaira and they call AT&T so expect a wait. speeds advertised as 300 down and 30 up are closer to 200 down 25 up with 60-130 idle latency aka ping. not to... mention they force you to pay for direct tv (its added to your rent) so expect an extra 150$ a month for direct tv and unreliable internet on top of advertised rent. not to mention the car break in amongst other issues. avoid this place for less headaches and days without internet. Read More

The only positive about this place is the maintenance staff.
One of the worst places I have lived, the noise is a constant there's been construction ongoing since early 2019, and there's no escape or sign of it ending anytime soon. They don't even bother to notify residents as a courtesy anymore. Construction starts at 8 am M-F and gardening comes Sat/Sun. It's a constant barrage of noise for 8-12 hrs a day 7 days a week.

Pay extra for a security team that does nothing. My car has been broken... into 3 times and has also been towed from its ASSIGNED spot after office staff told me point blank I would not need a new sticker if I was parked in my assigned spot Thanks for that Cody. I have yet to be compensated for this 2 years later.
They're "pet friendly" when in actuality they are one of the least pet friendly complexes. They will happily take your extra money though tell you how much they love animals in and then send you an email stating rigorous animal restrictions all over the property. Basically, you are allowed to have a dog, but the dog is not allowed to actually BE on the property outside of your apartment, you have to take them off property to relieve themselves or security WILL hassle you.
The lush grounds, that were truly kind of the only appeal of this place are in the process of being chopped down. The landscapers don't even bother to make the grounds look nice anymore, they just chop down the trees and leave the naked stumps sticking out of the ground. How do you justify the grounds looking WORSE than they did before, AFTER gardening it truly makes no sense!
Paying extra for pools, gyms, and amenities that due to COVID you can't even access and instead of dropping the rent accordingly they continue to raise it. On top of demanding that everyone continue paying rent despite a freeze at the beginning of 2020. As a long term resident, I can advise you to expect that your rent will go up at least $150/$200 every year like clockwork, but somehow the condition of living does not improve. In fact it's gotten worse throughout the years and not better.
You call the office to lodge a complaint and the office staff will tell you it's not their job/problem and there's nothing they can do about it. If there was an award for the most apathetic office staff, they would take home bronze, silver, and the gold. Read More

It is good apartment, but rent is bit high. Also school rating is not so good. Living here for few years now.

Constant construction noise, rude management who can’t understand your right to peaceful living space.
They started construction during week in pandemic while everyone was working from home till city shut down their construction cause they didn’t have proper permits.
Their amenities are mostly close even before pandemic.
They have endless construction road work, repairs all through community.
I highly recommend you choose another place for your home, this community is disaster from top to... bottom, avoid it by all means.

I have endless bad experience with leasing office, they do stupid stuff and can’t even apologize. I’ve been living here for 5 years but this pas year with management change they become the worst place in planet. We had instances of vandalism, active shooting and stuff so for your safety please please avoid this place. Read More

This is not just an apartment complex, but truly feels like home!
The front office staff to maintenance staff are always so nice!

The main reason I move here was the gym, large apartment and three pools! The gym was beyond my expectation; it’s huge!!!

Also, the front office staff alway think of the community. We received free gourmet soup delivered to our front door and a virtual game night during the pandemic. Also, during holidays they have goodies in the front office or now outside by... the front office during the pandemic.

I’m so happy to have lived here over two years now! Read More