
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA from $1,500 (162 Rentals)
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16805 14th St

16511 23rd St

17016 7th St

Las Brisas Del Mar

Harbour Lights Resort Apartments

Bridgeport Apartment Homes

17082 Lynn Ln

Harborscape

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361 13th St, Unit SEAL BEACH #4
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16562 Regina Cir

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

4832 King Cir

Furnished Corporate Housing Townhome

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

90 14th St

16822 Lynn St
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Villa Milano

141 14th St

16681 Island Cir

Huntington Harbor 5-Plex

1217-1223 Ocean Ave

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Large 3 bed, 2 bath, Huntington Harbour

1527 Seal Way

1206 Ocean Ave

211 12th St
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Harbour Village

1000 Ocean Ave

Heil and Bolsa Chica

4892 Kona Dr

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

156 12th St

16441 Barnstable Cir

1320 Ocean Ave

16692 Algonquin St

17131 Green St
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16651 Dolores St

4901 Kona Dr

16691 Blanton St

1007 Ocean Ave

16711 Dolores Ln

119 13th St

16801 Roosevelt Ln

16642 Sims St

1500 Marine St

16441 Waterway Cir
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Sunset Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,950 | $2,930 |
| Cheap Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,009 | $2,295 | $3,620 |
| Cheap Sunset Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $2,995 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunset Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Apartments in the Ellis-Golden West neighborhood priced from $2,045. Harbour Lights Resort Apartments in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Harbour Lights Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| 5132 Dunbar Drive | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,675 |
| Bridgeport Apartment Homes | Plan C Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| 17082 Lynn Ln | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $3,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA
As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset 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 Sunset Beach apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Las Brisas Del Mar starting at $3,095 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17082 Lynn Ln | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Las Brisas Del Mar | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| 5132 Dunbar Drive | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Bridgeport Apartment Homes | Plan C Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| 16562 Regina Cir | 16562 Regina Cir | 2BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| Harbour Lights Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| 361 13th St, Unit SEAL BEACH #4 | 361 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Cambridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath No Patio | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment is $2,045 at Cambridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Beach is starting from $2,595 at Cambridge Apartments.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.