Cheap Apartments for Rent in Huntington Beach, CA from $1,050 (213 Rentals)

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property at 5145 Tortuga Dr
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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5145 Tortuga Dr, Unit 110

5145 Tortuga Dr
Huntington BeachCA92649
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16522 Hillview Cir
$2,000 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,950
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

16522 Hillview Cir

16522 Hillview CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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8141 Forelle Dr, Unit 5
$2,195

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Base Rent$2,195

Total Monthly Price$2,195
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8141 Forelle Dr, Unit 5

8141 Forelle DrHuntington Beach, CA 92646
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Elan Huntington Beach
$2,200 - $3,331

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Base Rent$2,200 - $3,331

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Elan Huntington Beach

18504 Beach BlvdHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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Ocean Breeze Villas
$2,219 - $6,681

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Base Rent$2,219 - $6,681

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ocean Breeze Villas

6401 Warner AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Ocean Pacific
$2,295 - $3,700

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Base Rent$2,295 - $3,700

Total Monthly Price$2,295 - $3,700
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Ocean Pacific

212 Huntington StHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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property at 17762 Paseo Cir
$2,350 - $2,900
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17762 Paseo Cir

Huntington BeachCA92647

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The Breakwater
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$2,547 - $3,162

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Base Rent$2,547 - $3,162

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The Breakwater

16761 Viewpoint LnHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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property at 6382 Yale Cir
$1,225 - $1,325
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6382 Yale Cir

Huntington BeachCA92647
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731 Owen Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

731 Owen Dr

731 Owen DrHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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Harbor Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Breeze

4841 Heil AveHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntington Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntington Beach, CA area range in price from $1,050 to $11,326 with an overall median price of $3,097. The three Huntington Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oak View at $2,285, Goldenwest at $2,665, and Bolsa Chica Heil at $2,695. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Huntington Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oak View$2,285$2,0504
Goldenwest$2,665$2,09518
Bolsa Chica Heil$2,695$2,0006
Bolsa Chica$2,702$2,00042
Adams$2,773$1,90534
Huntington Harbor$2,800$2,45012
McDonnell Center$2,830$1,95053
Washington$2,830$1,42042
North Huntington Center$2,873$1,42034
Newland$2,888$1,420142

Cheapest Available Huntington Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntington Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Beachside Apartments in the Westminster neighborhood priced from $1,750. 7922 Stark St in the Huntington Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntington Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Beachside Apartments1BR/1BA- Upstairs1BR, 1BA$1,750
7922 Stark St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,750
15121 Van Buren St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,750
55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior ApartmentsAStudio, 1BA$1,797
10160BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,850
STA79251BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1,900
Huntington Terrace North Senior1 bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1,905
The Hamilton ApartmentsStudioStudio, 1BA$1,950
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,950
Five Points SeniorsOne Bedroom A1BR, 1BA$1,970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntington Beach, CA

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntington Beach area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Pacific Breeze Townhomes in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Huntington Beach apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Moonshadow Apartments in the Huntington Beach neighborhood starting at $3,200 with a $2.37 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Huntington Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pacific Breeze Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR, 2.5BA$2.58
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR, 2BA$2.37
RoyaleFour Bedroom4BR, 2BA$1.66
Westbay Apartments2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.46
Huntington VistaBarcelona2BR, 2BA$2.67
7330 Corsican Dr2BR/2.0BA2BR, 2BA$2.65
7291 Corsican Dr, Unit C7291 Corsican Dr2BR, 2BA$2.65
Kent Avenue Partnership, LP - Florida2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.65
15752 Taft Ln, Unit 315752 Taft Ln2BR, 2BA$2.44
7922 Stark St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.33

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Huntington Beach Overview

If you’re looking for stunning weather, a laid-back vibe, and incredible surf, Huntington Beach, CA is a perfect spot to find your next apartment. One of the most sought after areas to live, apartments in Huntington Beach offer all the amenities nearby LA can offer but without the intensity of the metropolis.

Why live in Huntington Beach, CA?

With idyllic weather and scenery, and easy access to one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, there is little you’ll have to do without in Huntington Beach. The area is also renowned for its fantastic year-round surfing, drawing tourists and surfers from around the world. The romantic and historical pier allows stunning views of the ocean and beach while the public schools offer one of the best quality education systems in the country. Residents love and embrace their beach, surf, and all things outdoors.

Huntington Beach, CA
Population: 200,641

Ranked #114

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Huntington Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Huntington Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Huntington Beach is under $1,970.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Huntington Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Huntington Beach is Beachside Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Huntington Beach costs $3,097.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Huntington Beach?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Huntington Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Huntington Beach?

Cheap apartments in Huntington Beach have an average cost of $608 which is $2,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntington Beach.

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