
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA from $1,000 (40 Rentals)
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350 12th St

1080 Brookline Rd

16881 Sims Lane

4121 Katella Ave

Naples Isle Apartments

6209 E Seaside Walk

52 Argonne Ave
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1921 Knoxville Ave, Unit 19211/2

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119 Santa Ana Ave
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Seal Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seal Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Seal Beach Studio Apartments | $2,181 | $1,695 | $3,299 |
Cheap Seal Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,764 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Seal Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Seal Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,766 | $3,025 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seal Beach, CA
Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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College Park East | $3,400 | $1,255 | 38 |
Marina Park | $4,300 | $1,700 | 14 |
Old Town Seal Beach | $4,300 | $1,700 | 14 |
The Hill | $4,300 | $1,700 | 9 |
Leisure World | $7,500 | $1,700 | 19 |
Rossmoor | $7,500 | $2,000 | 10 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Naples Isle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
Valley View Senior Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Huntington Breeze | Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Woodlake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Ocean Breeze Villas | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,199 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
The Californian Apartments- HB | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Monticello Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,245 |
Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bixby Hill Apartments | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.89 |
San Miguel Apartments | Barcelona | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
4331 Green Ave, Unit B | 4331 Green Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes | 21AR | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Huntington Continental | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
The Edward Apartments | 11B | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Monticello Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
Woodlake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
The Californian Apartments- HB | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,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
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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