Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)

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219 10th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 10th St

219 10th StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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322 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

322 11th St

322 11th StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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52 Argonne Ave

Long BeachCA90803

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130 Roycroft Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Roycroft Ave

130 Roycroft AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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70 Glendora Ave
Studio Apartments

70 Glendora Ave

70 Glendora AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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Gondolier Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gondolier Apartments

5525 E Pacific Coast HwyLong Beach, CA 90804
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Harbor Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Breeze

4841 Heil AveHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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19 Granada Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

19 Granada Ave

19 Granada AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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The Lamplighter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lamplighter

16102 Springdale StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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5261 E The Toledo
1 Bedroom Apartments

5261 E The Toledo

5261 E The ToledoLong Beach, CA 90803
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3601-3609 Howard Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3601-3609 Howard Ave

3601-3609 Howard AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720
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Lexington Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lexington Arms

11111 Lexington DrLos Alamitos, CA 90720
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12082 Bailey St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12082 Bailey St

12082 Bailey StGarden Grove, CA 92845
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The Springdale
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Springdale

16072 Springdale StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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24 St. Joseph Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 St. Joseph Avenue

22 St. Joseph AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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The Dorian
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorian

3932-3942 Green AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720
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Harbor Bluffs Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

17161 Harbor Bluffs CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Harbor Bluffs Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

17072 Harbor Bluffs CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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The Toledo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Toledo

5254 E The ToledoLong Beach, CA 90803
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St. George Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. George Apartments

6372-6472 Warner AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Harbor Lynn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Lynn Apartments

16875 Lynn StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seal Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Seal Beach, CA area range in price from $1,255 to $7,941 with an overall median price of $5,216. The three Seal Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are College Park East at $1,255, Marina Park at $1,700, and Old Town Seal Beach at $1,700. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seal Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
College Park East$3,400$1,25538
Marina Park$4,300$1,70014
Old Town Seal Beach$4,300$1,70014
The Hill$4,300$1,7009
Leisure World$7,500$1,70019
Rossmoor$7,500$2,00010

Cheapest Available Seal Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seal Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Naples Isle Apartments in the Belmont Heights neighborhood priced from $1,695. Valley View Senior Apartment Homes in the West Garden Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seal Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Naples Isle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Valley View Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Huntington BreezeUnit C1BR,1BA$2,050
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
Ocean Breeze VillasStudioStudio,1BA$2,199
Cambridge Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,200
The Californian Apartments- HBOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Monticello Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seal Beach area is the $2.89 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Bixby Hill Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,525. The second greatest value Seal Beach apartment is the Barcelona Model at San Miguel Apartments starting at $2,445 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the McDonnell Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seal Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bixby Hill Apartments2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.89
San Miguel ApartmentsBarcelona2BR,2BA$2.61
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.58
4331 Green Ave, Unit B4331 Green Ave2BR,1BA$2.58
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes21AR2BR,1BA$3.14
Huntington ContinentalPlan A11BR,1BA$3.19
The Edward Apartments11B1BR,1BA$3.08
Monticello Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.07
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.99
The Californian Apartments- HBOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.24

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Seal Beach Overview

Seal Beach at the westernmost edge of Orange County is one of the best places to live in Southern California. Long stretches of sandy beaches are a wonderful place for windsurfing, kitesurfing, or just building sand castles — just 28 miles from downtown LA between the cities of Huntington Beach and Long Beach.

Why live in Seal Beach, CA?

Seal Beach is a great location for seaside recreation. Relatively uncrowded beaches accommodate ocean surfers, wind surfers, joggers, hikers, and people who just want to enjoy a cool breeze on a sunny summer day. And while there may not be something new to do every minute, every day in Seal Beach brings opportunity to enjoy life in beautiful, peaceful surroundings near all the attractions of Southern California. Seal Beach also has highly rated elementary schools for grades K through 5. Students attend middle school and high school in nearby cities.

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Getting Around Seal Beach, CA

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

34 / 100

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A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seal Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Seal Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Seal Beach is at Naples Isle Apartments listed at $1,695.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Seal Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seal Beach Apartment is $1,850 at Valley View Senior Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Seal Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Seal Beach is starting from $2,320 at Harborscape.

What is the most affordable Seal Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Seal Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes and starts from $3,025.

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