May 18, 2021

Go Green at Eastside Apartment Homes

Do you know how much water you use in a day? You might be surprised to find out: The average American uses 100 gallons of water per day. That’s a lot of water! The good news, however, is that there are small things you can do to go green at home and reduce the waste of water and other resources.

At Eastside Apartment Homes , we help our residents go green at home by setting up our apartments for sustainable living. We save on water, paper, and plastic with our drought-tolerant landscaping, low-flow toilets, online communications, water bottle refill stations, and recycling bins.

Drought-Tolerant Property

Costa Mesa can experience droughts. So, we reduce the amount of water we use on the property with our drought-tolerant landscaping, which includes succulents and other native plants that don’t require much water. In addition, we’ve installed a drip irrigation system and replaced some grass and mulch areas with beautiful stone so we don’t need to water as much.

Low-Flow Toilets

Indoors, we save on water with our low-flow toilets . Most toilets use about 3.5 gallons of water every time they flush, but ours use only about 2.8 gallons. Every low-flow toilet can surprisingly save up to 13,000 gallons of water per year.

Paperless Communications

We also save on paper by doing everything—rent payments, service requests, applications, and notices—online. Not only is this convenient for our residents, but it eliminates the need for unnecessary paper waste. 

In our community, we strive to provide quality services to help make your life as a resident a little easier. Visit our new resident portal to pay your rent online, enter a maintenance service request, browse our calendar for upcoming activities, and much more! 

Water Bottle Refill Stations

Next, we have water bottle refill stations throughout the property. This makes it easy for residents to fill up reusable water bottles rather than purchase disposable bottles.

Recycling Bins

We have recycling bins in our office, and we encourage all residents to recycle as well. Items you can recycle include plastic bottles and containers, empty cans, paper, and flattened cardboard. However, you cannot recycle food, liquid, plastic bags, plastic wrap, or cups with wax or plastic coating. 

Near Costa Mesa, you can take your recycling to OC Recycling . This small change in habit can make a big difference for our planet.

We’re Excited to Announce Organic Waste Recycling!

Organic waste recycling has come to the Costa Mesa community, and we’re happy to be participating! This initiative will help keep millions of pounds of food waste out of landfills and turn them into compost and renewable natural gas. You can learn more about organic waste recycling here . Let’s work together for a more sustainable future.

We want to do everything we can to take care of the environment and go green. If you also want to go green at home, consider living at Eastside Apartments!

Improve Your VIP Experience: Flexible Ways to Pay Rent and Build Credit at Eastside Apartments

April 15, 2026
At  Eastside Apartments  , we are committed to providing our VIPs with the best tools to manage their apartment homes effortlessly. We want to highlight the various ways you can handle your monthly rent, including some exciting benefits that help you build your financial future just by living with us. 1. The AppFolio Resident Portal App The easiest way to manage your living experience is through the AppFolio app. It is a one-stop shop for your most frequent needs: Convenient Payments: Set up one-time or automatic payments using a bank account (e-check), credit card, or debit card. Split Payments with Flex: We have integrated Flex directly into your AppFolio app. This service allows you to split your rent into two payments throughout the month. Flex pays your rent to us in full and on time, while you pay them back on a schedule that fits your cash flow. Full Transparency: View your current balance, previous statements, and full payment history anytime. 2. Build Your Credit for Free with Pinata Your consistent rent payments should work for you. We are proud to offer Free Positive Rent Payment Reporting to major credit bureaus through our partner, Pinata. How it works: You will receive an email invitation from Pinata to sign up for this service. Once you are enrolled, your on-time payments are reported to the credit bureaus. The Benefit: This helps you build your credit score over time without any extra cost. It is our way of rewarding your reliability and helping you reach your long-term financial goals. (Please note: we do not utilize any resident reward or marketplace features through Pinata; this service is strictly for your credit reporting benefit.) 3. More Ways the App Helps You Beyond payments, the AppFolio app remains your primary tool for staying connected with our Eastside Costa Mesa community. You can: Submit Maintenance Requests: Easily upload photos and descriptions of any needed repairs. Manage Renter's Insurance: Access your policy or update your provider details. Stay Informed: Contact the office via text or phone, update your contact preferences, and access your lease documents. At  Eastside Apartments  , we treat every resident like a VIP. Whether you are looking for more flexibility with Flex or looking to boost your credit score through Pinata, we are here to support your lifestyle.

Celebrate the 2023 Holidays in Costa Mesa, CA!

November 16, 2023
Fun holiday activities, plenty of great shopping, and opportunities to volunteer abound during this time of year! Here’s what’s going on in and around Costa Mesa, CA, this year.
Woman carrying her cat

Four Tips for Apartment Living with Pets

By Marketing - • September 16, 2021
Did you know that pets can improve your health and overall well-being? According to the CDC, pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and feelings of loneliness.