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property at 6821 E Ocean Blvd

$2,999 - $6,750

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6821 E Ocean Blvd

Long BeachCA90803
property at 5101 Tortuga Dr

$3,100

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 10

5101 Tortuga Dr, Unit 109, Unit 109

5101 Tortuga Dr
Huntington BeachCA92649

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Seal Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seal Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seal Beach, CA area range in price from $1,787 to $4,800 with an overall median price of $4,304. The three Seal Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are College Park East at $1,787, Rossmoor at $1,850, and Leisure World at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seal Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
College Park East$3,560$1,78728
Rossmoor$3,560$1,85010
Leisure World$4,800$1,87517
Marina Park$4,800$1,8503
Old Town Seal Beach$4,800$1,8503

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. La Pat Courtyard Apartments in the West Garden Grove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,787. 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
La Pat Courtyard Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,787
Marina Apartments & Boat SlipsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seal Beach area is the $2.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at 17082 Lynn Ln in the in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Seal Beach apartment is the 16682 Dolores Ln Model at 16682 Dolores Ln, Unit 16682 Dolores Lane starting at $3,600 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Bolsa Chica 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.
17082 Lynn Ln3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2.5BA$2.00
16682 Dolores Ln, Unit 16682 Dolores Lane16682 Dolores Ln2BR,2BA$2.25
12052 Bailey St, Unit 212052 Bailey St2BR,1.5BA$2.54
16481 Waterway Cir, Unit C16481 Waterway Cir2BR,1.5BA$2.70
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 2+22BR,2BA$2.73
Woodlake2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.95
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
La Pat Courtyard Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.74
Huntington ContinentalPlan A11BR,1BA$3.00
Marina Apartments & Boat SlipsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seal Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Seal Beach?

There are currently 1183 Apartments for Rent in Seal Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,540 to $4,961. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Seal Beach ranging from $2,199 to $13,000.

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 $2,199 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,180.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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