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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Ocean Breeze Villas
$2,153 - $7,955
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Ocean Breeze Villas

6401 Warner AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Elan Huntington Beach
$2,195 - $3,507
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Elan Huntington Beach

18504 Beach BlvdHuntington Beach, CA 92648
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The Breakwater
$2,544 - $3,253
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The Breakwater

16761 Viewpoint LnHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Huntington Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Huntington Beach, CA area range in price from $1,366 to $11,537 with an overall median price of $4,606. The three Huntington Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Huntington Harbor at $2,295, Bolsa Chica Heil at $1,950, and Goldenwest at $2,300. 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
Huntington Harbor$3,147$2,29514
Bolsa Chica Heil$3,197$1,9508
Goldenwest$3,353$2,30015
Bolsa Chica$3,357$1,95046
Yorktown$3,473$2,5005
Ellis-Golden West$3,495$1,475201
Oak View$3,495$1,99513
McDonnell Center$3,939$1,78764
Adams$4,072$1,47559
Downtown Huntington Beach$4,200$2,4502

Cheapest Available Huntington Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Huntington Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Apex Apartments in the Cornerstone neighborhood priced from $1,500. Oceana in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,621. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Huntington Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apex ApartmentsStudio XSStudio,1BA$1,500
OceanaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,621
Huntington PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,777
La Pat Courtyard Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,787
Valley View Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,829
55+ FountainGlen Goldenwest Senior ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$1,831
Rose Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,840
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Five Points SeniorsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,920
The HuntingtonPlan SAStudio,1BA$1,939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Huntington Beach, CA

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Huntington Beach area is the $2.11 price per square foot 7782 Newman Ave Model at 7782 Newman Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Huntington Beach apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms Model at Pacific Breeze Townhomes starting at $3,995 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Southeast 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.
7782 Newman Ave, Unit 17782 Newman Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.11
Pacific Breeze Townhomes2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms2BR,2.5BA$2.58
18541 Demion Ln, Unit C18541 Demion Ln2BR,2BA$1.80
Moonshadow Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.22
Huntington Lakes ApartmentsPlan 42BR,1.5BA$2.29
Valley ParkPlan 2A2BR,1.5BA$2.38
2620 England St, Unit 32620 England St2BR,1BA$2.40
Westminster Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.58
SandpointeA1 8251BR,1BA$2.54
OceanaTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,939.

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

The cheapest apartment in Huntington Beach is Valley View Senior Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,829, while the average apartment in Huntington Beach costs $4,606.

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 26 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 $477 which is $4,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Huntington Beach.

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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