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Rental Market Trends in Seal Beach, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Seal Beach, CA is $2,541/month.

Rent in Seal Beach is 53% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,541/month

Average Rent

588 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

113

Available Apartments

Seal Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Seal Beach average $2,815 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach average $2,541 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach average $3,272 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach average $3,460 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,815/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,541/month
588 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,272/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,460/month
525 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$6,666/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,104/month
2,625 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,999/month
612 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,770/month
1,354 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Seal Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Seal Beach, CA

September 2026
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

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

Because the average rent in Seal Beach is $2,541, you’ll want to make about $8,470 per month or $101,640 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.

City

Seal Beach, CA

113 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Seal Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Seal Beach, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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    Avg Rent: $2,235/month

  • Westminster

    Westminster

    Avg Rent: $2,169/month

  • Cypress

    Cypress

    Avg Rent: $2,372/month

  • Hawaiian Gardens

    Hawaiian Gardens

    Avg Rent: $1,959/month

  • Long Beach

    Long Beach

    Avg Rent: $1,873/month

  • Midway City

    Midway City

    Avg Rent: $2,019/month

  • Stanton

    Stanton

    Avg Rent: $2,113/month

Apartment Communities in Seal Beach We Think You'll Love

eaves Seal Beach

eaves Seal Beach

333 1st St,
Seal Beach, CA 90740

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,165 - $4,170

Las Brisas Del Mar

Las Brisas Del Mar

16552 Sell Cir,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

1 Bed | $2,545

Harbour Lights Resort Apartments

Harbour Lights Resort Apartments

16700 Saybrook Ln,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649

1-2 Beds | $2,450 - $3,635

Valley View Senior Apartment Homes

Valley View Senior Apartment Homes

12200 Valley View St,
Garden Grove, CA 92845

1 Bed | $2,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Seal Beach?

The average rent in Seal Beach is $2,541 per month, which is 52.7% higher than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Seal Beach?

The average rent for a house in Seal Beach, CA is $6,666 per month.

What is the average rent for a condo in Seal Beach?

The average rent for a condo in Seal Beach, CA is $2,999 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Seal Beach?

Rents in Seal Beach, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $25 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Seal Beach?

In Seal Beach, CA, 64% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Seal Beach Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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