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property at 3066 El Capitan Dr

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3066 El Capitan Dr

MarinaCA93933
property at 1060 Waring St

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1060 Waring St, Unit B

1060 Waring St
SeasideCA93955

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Seaside, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Seaside, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Seaside, CA area range in price from $1,873 to $6,800 with an overall median price of $6,800. The three Seaside neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cabrillo at $1,873, Del Monte Heights at $1,873, and Hannon at $1,873. 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$6,800$1,87316
Del Monte Heights$6,800$1,87310
Hannon$6,800$1,87313
Highland$6,800$1,87310
Kimball$6,800$1,87313
Laguna Grande$6,800$1,87316
Noche Buena$6,800$1,87313
Olympia$6,800$1,87313
Ord Grove$6,800$1,87313
Ord Terrace$6,800$1,87310

Cheapest Available Seaside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Seaside, CA is a Studio unit found at The Independent in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood priced from $2,300. AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE. in the Outer Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Seaside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The IndependentStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,495
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seaside, CA

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seaside area is the $3.24 price per square foot 2x1 Townhouse Reno Model at Monterey Townhouse in the in the Villa Del Monte neighborhood starting from $3,012. The second greatest value Seaside apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE. starting at $2,495 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Outer Monterey 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.
Monterey Townhouse2x1 Townhouse Reno2BR,1BA$3.24
AMI-3050 SUNSET AVE.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.77
Pacific Pines2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.23
The Gates at the Marina Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.23
Surfside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.08
The IndependentStudioStudio ,1BA$4.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Seaside

What type of rentals are currently available in Seaside?

There are currently 224 Apartments for Rent in Seaside, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,873 to $6,800. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Seaside ranging from $1,600 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Seaside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Seaside ranges from $1,600 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,489.

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