Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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Harbor Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Breeze

4841 Heil AveHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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322 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

322 11th St

322 11th StSeal Beach, CA 90740

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Harbor Bluffs Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

17161 Harbor Bluffs CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Harbor Bluffs Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

17072 Harbor Bluffs CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Harbor Lynn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Lynn Apartments

16875 Lynn StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Sunset Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $2,200. Bridgeport Apartment Homes in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,200
Bridgeport Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$2,300
16972 Lynn Lane1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $5.00 price per square foot 16779 S Pacific Ave Model at 16779 S Pacific Ave, Unit A in the in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Monticello Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $2.78 price per square foot in the Ellis-Golden West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16779 S Pacific Ave, Unit A16779 S Pacific Ave3BR,2BA$5.00
Monticello Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.78
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.32
Bridgeport Apartment HomesPlan A1BR,1BA$3.60
Cambridge Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$3.58

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Getting Around Sunset Beach, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $2,200 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 $2,695 at Monticello Apartments.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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