
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA from $1,500 (160 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

Harborscape

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments
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4832 King Cir

17082 Lynn Ln

Furnished Corporate Housing Townhome

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

Large 3 bed, 2 bath, Huntington Harbour

1527 Seal Way
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1206 Ocean Ave

211 12th St

141 14th St

Villa Milano

16681 Island Cir

1217-1223 Ocean Ave

1000 Ocean Ave

Heil and Bolsa Chica

4892 Kona Dr

Huntington Harbor 5-Plex
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Harbour Village

16822 Lynn St

90 14th St

5151 Dunbar Ave

16682 Sims St

16791-16793 Green Ln

4971 Pearce St

1320 Ocean Ave

Sea Side Court

4921 Kona Dr
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The Continental

361 13th St

Huntington Harbour Mobile Estates

16651 Dolores St

4921 Charlene Cir

5092 Pearce St

16842 Hoskins St

1300 Ocean Ave

1170-1190 Central Ave

16712 Sims St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Beach Studio Apartments | $3,490 | $3,490 | $3,490 |
| Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $2,195 | $2,695 |
| Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $2,395 | $3,850 |
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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 Monticello Apartments in the Ellis-Golden West neighborhood priced from $2,395. Harborscape in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Harbour Lights Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Cambridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,545 |
| Bridgeport Apartment Homes | Plan I | 2BR,1BA | $2,680 |
| Las Brisas Del Mar | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA and Nearby
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $2.81 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Las Brisas Del Mar in the in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the 16481 Waterway Cir Model at 16481 Waterway Cir, Unit C starting at $2,650 with a $2.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Brisas Del Mar | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| 16481 Waterway Cir, Unit C | 16481 Waterway Cir | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.60 |
| 16682 Algonquin St, Unit C | 16682 Algonquin St | 2BR,2BA | $2.70 |
| Cambridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Bridgeport Apartment Homes | Plan I | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| 16752 Lynn Ln | 16752 Lynn Ln | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Harbour Lights Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Monticello Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| 5255 Kenilworth Dr, Unit ADU- Studio | 5255 Kenilworth Dr | 1BR,1BA | $6.75 |
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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 $2,395 at Monticello 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 $2,395 at Harborscape.
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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