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Rental Market Trends in Seal Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Seal Beach, CA?

$2,419/month

Average Rent

585 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2025, the average rent in Seal Beach, CA is $2,419 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Seal Beach one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Seal Beach, you can expect to pay about $2,808 per month for a studio, $2,419 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,066 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,398 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,808/month
524 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,419/month
585 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,066/month
927 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,398/month
525 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,017/month
1,825 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$10,191/month
2,728 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,875/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,549/month
1,052 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seal Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.1%, which averages out to $148 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seal Beach, CA
Last Updated May 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Seal Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
64% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seal Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Hellman Ranch and Eaves by Avalon" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seal Beach.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hellman Ranch
$3,041/month
680 Sq Ft
Eaves by Avalon
$3,041/month
680 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seal Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Hellman Ranch and Eaves by Avalon" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seal Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hellman Ranch
$3,041/month
680 Sq Ft
Eaves by Avalon
$3,041/month
680 Sq Ft

Which Seal Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Seal Beach with the most apartments available are Hellman Ranch and Eaves by Avalon" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hellman Ranch
$3,041/month
680 Sq Ft
Eaves by Avalon
$3,041/month
680 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Seal Beach, CA?

Because the average rent in Seal Beach is $2,419, you’ll want to make about $8,063 per month or $96,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Seal Beach, CA

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† 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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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