
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Surfside, CA from $1,500 (61 Rentals)
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233 Newport Ave

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Marina Apartments & Boat Slips

Woodlake

Pacific View Apartment Homes

La Pat Courtyard Apartments

Somerset Villas

355 Coronado Ave.

Holiday West Apartments

Newport Plaza
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eaves Seal Beach

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Avalon Huntington Beach

San Miguel Apartments

The Artisan Residences at Bella Terra

The Californian Apartments- HB

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eaves Huntington Beach

Casa Monterrey Apartments

4th St Apartments

Huntington Continental

Maddox Appartments
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Harborscape

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Ocean Breeze Villas

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Luce

Pointe Pacific Apartments

Las Brisas Del Mar

Gaytonia Apartments

Harbour Lights Resort Apartments

Bridgeport Apartment Homes

Villa Pacific Townhomes

Whiffle Tree Apartments
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Courtyard Apartments at La Pat Place

The Edward Apartments

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Channel Point

5441,43,51 E 2nd St.

385 Redondo Ave

1510 E Broadway

1252 E Broadway

4435 E Ocean Blvd

The Huntington Breeze
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125 Ximeno Ave.

121 Ximeno Ave

Cambridge Apartments

4045 E 8th St

SeaGlass Apartments

4401-4411 E Ocean Blvd

32 Argonne Ave

383 Redondo Ave

Pathways at Bixby Village

Monticello Apartments
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Surfside, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Surfside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Studio Apartments | $2,244 | $1,945 | $3,366 |
| Surfside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $1,540 | $4,236 |
| Surfside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,243 | $2,295 | $3,919 |
| Surfside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,698 | $3,100 | $6,739 |
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Cheapest Available Surfside Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Surfside, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gondolier Apartments in the Belmont Heights neighborhood priced from $1,540. 5441,43,51 E 2nd St. in the Belmont Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surfside apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gondolier Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,540 |
| 5441,43,51 E 2nd St. | Full Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Marina Apartments & Boat Slips | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Woodlake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Pacific View Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,945 |
| La Pat Courtyard Apartments | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,950 |
| Somerset Villas | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| The Huntington Breeze | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - B | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 355 Coronado Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Cambridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surfside, CA and Nearby
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surfside 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 Surfside apartment is the Townhome Model at Villa Pacific Townhomes starting at $2,727 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the McDonnell Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surfside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 17082 Lynn Ln | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
| Villa Pacific Townhomes | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.10 |
| Las Brisas Del Mar | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Woodlake | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Maddox Appartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Artisan Residences at Bella Terra | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 4th St Apartments | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Huntington Continental | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Marina Apartments & Boat Slips | One Bedroom/ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Surfside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Surfside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Surfside is at 5441,43,51 E 2nd St. listed at $1,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Surfside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Surfside Apartment is $1,540 at Gondolier Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Surfside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Surfside is starting from $2,050 at 4045 E 8th St.
What is the most affordable Surfside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Surfside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 355 Coronado Ave. and starts from $3,100.
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