3400 Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa: What Renters Should Know Before Signing
A renter's guide to 3400 Avenue of the Arts in Costa Mesa's South Coast Metro: current rent from studios to two-bedrooms, what the Premier-only floor plan list means, the 15,000 sq ft fitness centre, and walk times to the Orange County Museum of Art. Pricing checked September 29, 2026.
3400 Avenue of the Arts sits on its namesake street in the South Coast Metro district of Costa Mesa, California, offering studios, one-bedrooms, loft layouts and two-bedrooms. Listed rent runs from $2,495 to $3,907 per month as of September 29, 2026. The Orange County Museum of Art is a two-minute walk, Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza are a few minutes by car, and John Wayne Airport is about six.
How Much Does It Cost to Live at 3400 Avenue of the Arts in 2026?
The figures below reflect homes listed as of September 29, 2026. Availability changes weekly, so confirm current pricing with the leasing office.
Studios: $2,495 to $2,520 per month, 530 sq ft, one floor plan
One-bedroom apartments: $2,960 to $3,707 per month, 750 to 875 sq ft, across three floor plans
Two-bedroom apartments: $3,575 to $3,907 per month, 1,220 sq ft, across two floor plans
Required recurring fees: A package locker charge of $75 per year, checked 2026-09-10, billed separately. Utilities are billed by usage, and deposits and one-time charges are quoted separately by the leasing office.
The studio is the story at this address
There is a $465 gap between the top studio at $2,520 and the entry one-bedroom at $2,960, and almost nothing in between.
That makes the 530 sq ft studio the interesting product here. It is the least expensive way into South Coast Metro at this amenity level, and for a renter who works from an office and uses the building rather than the apartment, it is a rational trade: you are buying the 15,000 sq ft fitness centre, the two pools and a two-minute walk to the Orange County Museum of Art, and treating the home as somewhere to sleep.
If you want space, the maths flips hard. The two-bedroom plans are 1,220 sq ft, more than double the studio, for roughly $1,080 more.
Practical takeaway: decide first whether you are buying an apartment or buying an address with a building attached. At 3400 those are genuinely different purchases, and the price ladder reflects it.
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Every Floor Plan Here Is a Premier Layout
Worth knowing before you compare against other AIR communities, where standard and Premier tiers sit side by side.
All six listed plans at 3400 carry a Premier designation — Design EA Premier 3, Design 1A Premier 3, Design 1A Premier 4, Design 1A with Loft Premier 4, Design 2C Premier 4 and Design 2C Premier. There is no lower-finish tier to step down to.
That simplifies the decision. You are choosing between layouts and square footage rather than between finish levels, and the quoted rent already reflects the upgraded interior.
The loft is the one to ask about. Design 1A with Loft Premier 4 is the only loft layout on the list, and loft plans turn over less often than flats. If the double-height space is what you want, ask about availability early rather than waiting for a listing to appear.
What Makes 3400 Avenue of the Arts Different?
A 15,000-square-foot fitness centre with a rock-climbing wall. This is larger than many standalone commercial gyms, and the climbing wall is close to unheard of in an apartment community. Inside it there is also a spin studio, a yoga studio and a separate weight room, so cardio, classes and lifting do not compete for the same floor.
Two saltwater pools with spas. Not one pool and a hot tub — two pools, each with a spa, plus landscaped outdoor lounges and water features.
You can walk to the Orange County Museum of Art. Two minutes on foot. In a portfolio where almost everything is a drive, a genuinely walkable cultural anchor is unusual, and it is the reason the street carries the name it does.
Loft layouts. A double-height option in a market where most new supply is single-level.
What Amenities Does 3400 Avenue of the Arts Offer?
Fitness
A 15,000-square-foot fitness centre containing a rock-climbing wall, a spin studio, a yoga studio and a weight room.
Pools and outdoor space
Two resort-style saltwater pools with spas, landscaped outdoor lounges and water features.
Gathering
A fireplace lounge and a barbecue lounge on the grounds, plus a landscaped outdoor lounge. Residents also mention a movie theatre among the amenities they use.
Pets
A dog park on site. Confirm the current pet policy, breed restrictions and pet fees with the leasing office.
Inside the homes
In-home laundry across the community, with studios, one-bedrooms, a loft layout and two-bedrooms available.
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Where Is 3400 Avenue of the Arts and What Is Nearby?
Orange County Museum of Art: about 2 minutes on foot
Segerstrom Center for the Arts: about 2 minutes
Philz Coffee: about 2 minutes
Mastro's Steakhouse: about 3 minutes
South Coast Plaza: about 3 minutes
John Wayne Airport: about 6 minutes
Newport Beach: about 20 minutes
Travel times come from the community's location guide and OpenStreetMap routing under typical conditions.
Two stand out. South Coast Plaza at about 3 minutes is one of the largest shopping centres in the United States and a major employer in its own right. And John Wayne Airport at about 6 minutes is unusually close — for anyone who flies weekly, that is a materially different life from a 45-minute airport run, and it is the quiet reason this address suits consultants and frequent travellers.
The Themes That Come Up Most in Resident Reviews
The community reports themes drawn from more than 100 resident reviews.
The location, and being able to walk to it. Residents consistently name South Coast Plaza, the restaurants and Segerstrom Center for the Arts as an easy walk away.
The amenity package. The large gym, the multiple pools and spas, the rock-climbing wall and the movie theatre are what residents cite when they talk about the building.
Professional, responsive staff. Repair requests are typically handled the same or the next day.
These are themes the community publishes from its own review set rather than a rating we have independently audited. Read the underlying reviews yourself before deciding.
Who Is 3400 Avenue of the Arts Best For?
Frequent travellers. John Wayne Airport at about 6 minutes is the shortest airport commute in this portfolio by a wide margin.
Serious gym users. A 15,000-square-foot fitness centre with a climbing wall, spin studio, yoga studio and weight room replaces a gym membership and a climbing membership at once.
Renters who want to walk to culture. The Orange County Museum of Art is two minutes on foot and Segerstrom Center is minutes away.
South Coast Plaza and South Coast Metro workers. About 3 minutes to one of the largest retail and employment centres in the country.
Anyone after a loft. Design 1A with Loft Premier 4 is the single loft plan, and lofts are scarce in this market.
Single renters trading space for address. The 530 sq ft studio from $2,495 buys the location and the building rather than the square footage.
3400 Avenue of the Arts may be a weaker fit for families needing three bedrooms, which are not offered, renters on a tighter budget — this is the highest-priced community in the portfolio — and anyone who wants to be at the beach, which is about 20 minutes away in Newport.
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3400 Avenue of the Arts is an AIR Communities property, and this guide is published by the community. Pricing, availability, fees and amenities were checked against the community's own published listings on September 29, 2026 and change frequently. Confirm current terms with the leasing office before making a decision.
Frequently asked questions
How much is rent at 3400 Avenue of the Arts?
Listed rent ranges from $2,495 to $3,907 per month as of September 29, 2026. Studios run $2,495 to $2,520, one-bedrooms $2,960 to $3,707, and two-bedrooms $3,575 to $3,907. Confirm current pricing with the leasing office.
Does 3400 Avenue of the Arts charge additional monthly fees?
There is a package locker charge of $75 per year, checked 2026-09-10, billed separately from rent. Utilities are billed by usage, and deposits and one-time charges are quoted separately.
How big is the gym at 3400 Avenue of the Arts?
It is 15,000 square feet and contains a rock-climbing wall, a spin studio, a yoga studio and a separate weight room.
Does 3400 Avenue of the Arts have a rock-climbing wall?
Yes. The climbing wall sits inside the 15,000-square-foot fitness centre and is one of the amenities residents mention most often.
How many pools does 3400 Avenue of the Arts have?
Two resort-style saltwater pools, each with a spa, alongside landscaped outdoor lounges and water features.
Are there loft apartments at 3400 Avenue of the Arts?
Yes. Design 1A with Loft Premier 4 is the loft layout. It is the only one listed, so ask about availability early.
How far is 3400 Avenue of the Arts from South Coast Plaza?
About 3 minutes. The Orange County Museum of Art is about a 2-minute walk and Segerstrom Center for the Arts about 2 minutes.
How far is it from John Wayne Airport?
About 6 minutes by car.
How big are the apartments at 3400 Avenue of the Arts?
Studios are 530 sq ft, one-bedrooms 750 to 875 sq ft, and two-bedrooms 1,220 sq ft.