Cheap Apartments for Rent near Surfside, CA from $1,540 (39 Rentals)

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Ocean Breeze Villas
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$2,175 - $5,311
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Ocean Breeze Villas

6401 Warner AveHuntington Beach, CA 92647
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4045 E 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4045 E 8th St

4045 E 8th StLong Beach, CA 90804
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SeaGlass Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SeaGlass Apartments

3817 E Livingston DrLong Beach, CA 90803
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4435 E Ocean Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4435 E Ocean Blvd

4435 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90803
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121 Ximeno Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Ximeno Ave

121 Ximeno AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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4401-4411 E Ocean Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4401-4411 E Ocean Blvd

4401-4411 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90803
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Cambridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Apartments

17171 Bolsa Chica StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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32 Argonne Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

32 Argonne Ave

32 Argonne AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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4th St Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4th St Apartments

4237 E 4th StLong Beach, CA 90814
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Monticello Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Apartments

17052 Green StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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827 Belmont Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

827 Belmont Ave

827 Belmont AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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220 Argonne Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Argonne Ave

220 Argonne AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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Surfside, CA Local Guide

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. SeaGlass Apartments in the Belmont Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Surfside apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gondolier Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,540
SeaGlass ApartmentsLSG StudioStudio,1BA$1,885
Somerset VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,965
4251 E 4th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,995
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
San Miguel ApartmentsAztec1BR,1BA$2,165
Ocean Breeze Villas2x1 E2BR,1BA$2,175
Cambridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Casa Monterrey ApartmentsPacific1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Surfside, CA and Nearby

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Surfside area is the $2.34 price per square foot Single Family Home Model at 3225 E Ocean Blvd in the in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Surfside apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Greenfield Apartments starting at $3,632 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Little Saigon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Surfside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3225 E Ocean BlvdSingle Family Home5BR,3.5BA$2.34
Greenfield ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.82
Maddox AppartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.00
Ascent Apartment Homes(R) 2+22BR,2BA$2.58
The Californian Apartments- HBTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.88
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.66
Holiday West ApartmentsKensington - 2 BR, 1 BA UP2BR,1BA$2.66
Ocean Breeze Villas1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.10
Casa Monterrey ApartmentsPacific1BR,1BA$3.02
Woodlake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.99

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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 SeaGlass Apartments listed at $1,885.

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 $2,175 at Ocean Breeze Villas.

What is the most affordable Surfside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Surfside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bridgeport Apartment Homes and starts from $3,500.

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