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Seal Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seal Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Seal Beach, CA area range in price from $1,250 to $7,937 with an overall median price of $5,043. The three Seal Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Town Seal Beach at $2,000, Marina Park at $1,750, and The Hill at $2,000. 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
Old Town Seal Beach$3,575$2,0008
Marina Park$3,580$1,75017
The Hill$3,585$2,00010
College Park East$4,522$1,25578
Leisure World$7,500$2,00038
Rossmoor$7,500$1,25030

Cheapest Available Seal Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seal Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley View Senior Apartment Homes in the Armed Forces Reserve Center neighborhood priced from $1,850. Huntington Breeze in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seal Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley View Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Huntington BreezeUnit B1BR,1BA$1,999
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Ocean Breeze VillasStudioStudio,1BA$2,199
Cambridge Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seal Beach area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Bixby Hill Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,575. The second greatest value Seal Beach apartment is the 2x1 Model at 5132 Dunbar Drive starting at $2,675 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Ellis-Golden West 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$2.92
5132 Dunbar Drive2x12BR,1BA$2.68
5852 Santa Barbara Ave, Unit D5852 Santa Barbara Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
Woodlake2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.95
San Miguel ApartmentsBarcelona2BR,2BA$2.61
4331 Green Ave, Unit B4331 Green Ave2BR,1BA$2.66
16901 Green Ln, Unit H16901 Green Ln2BR,2BA$2.88
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.52
5819 E Ocean Blvd, Unit 5819 E. Ocean Blvd.5819 E Ocean Blvd1BR,1BA$2.31
Pointe Pacific Apartment Homes21AR2BR,1BA$3.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seal Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Seal Beach?

There are currently 1204 Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,000. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Seal Beach ranging from $1,950 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Seal Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Seal Beach ranges from $1,950 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,913.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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