
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Huntington Beach Neighborhood of Huntington Beach, CA from $1,500 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Huntington Beach area of Huntington Beach.


Huntington Terrace North Senior

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Downtown Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Huntington Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Huntington Beach Studio Apartments | $2,271 | $1,595 | $3,400 |
Downtown Huntington Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,989 | $3,296 |
Downtown Huntington Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,302 | $2,650 | $5,301 |
Downtown Huntington Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Huntington Beach Neighborhood of Huntington Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Huntington Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Huntington Beach area of Huntington Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at 7921 Palin Cir priced from $1,595. Huntington Terrace North Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,989. Here are the most affordable Downtown Huntington Beach apartments for rent in Huntington Beach, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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7921 Palin Cir | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Huntington Terrace North Senior | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,989 |
Huntington Breakers | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,159 |
Arlington | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Sea Environment Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Elan Huntington Beach | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,806 |
Beachpoint Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,895 |
Huntington Sands Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $3,300 |
316 Beach Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,861 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Huntington Beach, CA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Huntington Beach area is the $2.87 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Huntington Sands Apartments in the in the Beach Boulevard neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown Huntington Beach apartment is the 2x1 Model at Sea Environment Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Southeast Huntington Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Huntington Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Huntington Sands Apartments | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
Sea Environment Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Beachpoint Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
316 Beach Apartments | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Elan Huntington Beach | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.91 |
Huntington Terrace North Senior | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
7921 Palin Cir | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
Huntington Breakers | Studio 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, CA
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Huntington Beach, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Huntington Beach Neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
88 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Huntington Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntington Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Huntington Beach is under $3,861.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Huntington Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Huntington Beach is Huntington Terrace North Senior which is listed at $1,989, while the average apartment in Downtown Huntington Beach costs $3,424.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 6 regular apartments in Downtown Huntington Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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