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City Center Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Center Plaza

1530-1534 Fremont BlvdSeaside, CA 93955
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666 Casanova Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

666 Casanova Ave

666 Casanova AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Sloat Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sloat Apartments

650 Sloat AveMonterey, CA 93940
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seaside, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Seaside, CA area range in price from $788 to $4,784 with an overall median price of $4,732. The three Seaside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cabrillo at $788, Del Monte Heights at $788, and Hannon at $788. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Seaside Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cabrillo$4,732$78833
Del Monte Heights$4,732$78828
Hannon$4,732$78831
Highland$4,732$78828
Kimball$4,732$78831
Laguna Grande$4,732$78833
Noche Buena$4,732$78831
Olympia$4,732$78831
Ord Grove$4,732$78831
Ord Terrace$4,732$78828

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seaside, CA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seaside area is the $0.59 price per square foot Student Housing Bed Model at 225 Cypress Ave - Marina in the in the Outer Monterey neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Seaside apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at 1210 San Pablo Avenue - Seaside starting at $2,700 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seaside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225 Cypress Ave - MarinaStudent Housing Bed1BR,1BA$0.59
1210 San Pablo Avenue - Seaside2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.22
The IndependentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.83
464 Ramona Avenue - Monterey2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.22
SeagroveA11BR,1BA$4.41
Pacific Pines2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.19
The Gates at the Marina Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.82
Bella Linda ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
Marina CrescentSeascape1BR,1BA$3.26

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Seaside Overview

Seaside, CA is located just a little over two miles northeast of Monterey, CA. Seaside used to be named East Monterey. It’s on the southern part of picturesque Monterey Bay. The population of Seaside is a little over 33,000, and the population density is 3,810 per square mile. Seaside is a coastal town with a very laid-back vibe. One of the major employers in Seaside, CA is the Defense Manpower Data Center.

Why live in Seaside, CA?

Seaside apartments are a great place to be if you’re looking to escape the chaos of big city living. It’s a quiet, coastal community with friendly people and a relaxed atmosphere. Seaside appeals to people who want to get to know their neighbors and have people know them by name. Another great reason to live in Seaside is its affordability and accessibility. Seaside is just minutes away from some of the most desirable towns in California. You can enjoy the coastal California lifestyle without having to pay the prices of the more well-known towns.

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Getting Around Seaside, CA

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seaside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Seaside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seaside Apartment is $1,918 at Marina Crescent.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Seaside is starting from $2,200 at Bella Linda Apartments.

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