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Seaside, OR Area Guide

A historic resort town on the breathtaking Oregon coast

Coastal Beach Scenic Tourism Ocean Walkable

Perched on Oregon’s stunning Pacific coastline, the resort town of Seaside is a historic enclave positioned fifteen miles south of Astoria and eighty miles northwest of Portland. A true beach community, the local economy is largely based around tourism, with visitors from around the region flocking to Seaside in the summer months to soak in the sun, enjoy the gorgeous scenery, and stroll the waterfront promenade. Broadway Street serves as the hub of activity for the city, hosting popular attractions like the historic Funland Entertainment Center and Seaside Carousel Mall, as well as local favorites like the Seaside Brewing Company and Dough Dough Bakery.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Seaside, OR is $649 for a studio, $1,347 for one bedroom, $1,120 for two bedrooms, and $1,465 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaside has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,347/month
522 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seaside, OR is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

58 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

67 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Jewell School

Public

Grades PK-12

Jewell School

Public

Grades PK-12

Seaside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Jewell School

Public

Grades PK-12

Seaside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Seaside Museum & Historical Society
  • Seaside Aquarium
  • Del Rey Beach State Recreation Site
  • Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
  • Ecola State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.