Cheap Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA from $1,540 (86 Rentals)

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219 10th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

219 10th St

219 10th StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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322 11th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

322 11th St

322 11th StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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1016
Studio Apartments

1016

1016 Ocean AveSeal Beach, CA 90740

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$1,975 - $2,495
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4901 Heil Ave

Huntington BeachCA92649
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16522 Hillview Cir
$2,000 - $2,950

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Base Rent$2,000 - $2,950
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16522 Hillview Cir

16522 Hillview CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Ocean Breeze Villas
$2,219 - $6,682

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Ocean Breeze Villas

6401 Warner AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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Ocean Bliss
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Bliss

5007-5011 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90803
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Bayside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Apartments

54 62nd PlLong Beach, CA 90803
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Glendora Ave

70 Glendora AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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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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25 Argonne Ave
Studio Apartments

25 Argonne Ave

25 Argonne AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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208-210 Granada Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208-210 Granada Ave

208-210 Granada AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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The Lamplighter
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lamplighter

16102 Springdale StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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55 61st Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 61st Pl

55 61st PlLong Beach, CA 90803
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seal Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seal Beach, CA area range in price from $1,695 to $5,042 with an overall median price of $3,058. The three Seal Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rossmoor at $2,942, College Park East at $2,995, and Marina Park at $3,065. 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
Rossmoor$2,942$2,8952
College Park East$2,995$1,95033
Marina Park$3,065$1,69522
Leisure World$3,066$2,21030
Old Town Seal Beach$3,092$1,69522
The Hill$3,122$2,21018

Cheapest Available Seal Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seal Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gondolier Apartments in the Belmont Heights neighborhood priced from $1,540. 25 Argonne Ave in the Belmont Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seal Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gondolier Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,540
25 Argonne Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,595
10160BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,850
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$2,165
eaves Seal BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,210
Cambridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seal Beach area is the $3.08 price per square foot 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Bixby Hill Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,527. The second greatest value Seal Beach apartment is the 16522 Hillview Cir Model at 16522 Hillview Cir starting at $2,950 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Huntington Beach 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 Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$3.08
16522 Hillview Cir16522 Hillview Cir2BR,1.5BA$2.82
The Edward Apartments21A2BR,1BA$3.09
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
15752 Taft Ln, Unit 315752 Taft Ln2BR,2BA$2.67
Courtyard Apartments at La Pat PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
Las Brisas Del MarOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$3.18
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes21BR2BR,1BA$3.11
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.99
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$3.13

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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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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 25 Argonne Ave listed at $1,595.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seal Beach Apartment is $1,540 at Gondolier Apartments.

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 $2,300 at Somerset Villas.

What is the most affordable Seal Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Seal Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at HOW4410-18 and starts from $3,000.

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