Cheap Apartments for Rent in Huntington Beach, CA from $900 (217 Rentals)

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Elan Huntington Beach
$2,062 - $3,650
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Elan Huntington Beach

18504 Beach BlvdHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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property at 17071 Oak Ln

$2,095

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17071 Oak Ln

Huntington BeachCA92647

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17011 Pinehurst Ln, Unit #D
$2,250
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17011 Pinehurst Ln, Unit #D

17011 Pinehurst LnHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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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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property at 18252 Parkview Ln

$2,400

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18252 Parkview Ln, Unit 205

18252 Parkview Ln
Huntington BeachCA92648
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Ocean Breeze Villas
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$2,538 - $5,809
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Ocean Breeze Villas

6401 Warner AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntington Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntington Beach, CA area range in price from $1,300 to $11,537 with an overall median price of $3,064. The three Huntington Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oak View at $2,171, Bolsa Chica Heil at $2,470, and Bolsa Chica at $2,678. 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$2,171$2,0002
Bolsa Chica Heil$2,470$2,3252
Bolsa Chica$2,678$2,25036
Goldenwest$2,692$2,29515
Huntington Harbor$2,695$2,33011
Adams$2,740$1,90527
Downtown Huntington Beach$2,743$2,1004
McDonnell Center$2,800$1,95047
Washington$2,810$1,42036
Newland$2,865$1,300145

Cheapest Available Huntington Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntington Beach, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Sher Lane Apartments in the Huntington Beach neighborhood priced from $1,420. Apex Apartment Homes in the Cornerstone neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntington Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sher Lane Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$1,420
Apex Apartment HomesStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
Beachside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Westminster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Newland GardenA11BR,1BA$1,825
Valley View Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,829
55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$1,847
Huntington Terrace North Senior1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,905
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Holiday West ApartmentsMayfair - 1 BR, 1BA DN1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntington Beach, CA

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntington Beach area is the $2.22 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Moonshadow Apartments in the in the Huntington Beach neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Huntington Beach apartment is the 1x1 Model at 7891 Stark Dr. starting at $2,295 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Huntington Beach neighborhood. 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.
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
7891 Stark Dr.1x11BR,1BA$2.24
OceanaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.75
Beach Walk Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Balcony (no hook-ups)(D)2BR,1BA$2.66
Trask Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
Sea Environment Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.68
Westminster Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Newland GardenA11BR,1BA$2.70
Beachside Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.69

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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 $1,995.

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 $3,064.

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 $622 which is $2,442 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntington Beach.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.