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Rental Market Trends in Seaside, CA

What is the average rent in Seaside, CA?

$1,887/month

Average Rent

504 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Seaside, CA is $1,887 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Seaside one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Seaside, you can expect to pay about $1,602 per month for a studio, $1,887 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,783 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,331 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,602/month
346 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,887/month
504 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,783/month
753 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,331/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,474/month
967 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,242/month
1,600 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,790/month
1,999 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Seaside, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.2%, which averages out to $80 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Seaside, CA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Seaside, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
27% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seaside?

Based on current rent prices, Olympia, Terrace and Rancho Noche Buena are the most affordable neighborhoods in Seaside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Olympia
$3,708/month
845 Sq Ft
Terrace
$3,708/month
845 Sq Ft
Rancho Noche Buena
$3,796/month
843 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seaside?

Based on current rent prices, Rancho Noche Buena, Olympia and Terrace are the most expensive neighborhoods in Seaside.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Rancho Noche Buena
$3,796/month
843 Sq Ft
Olympia
$3,708/month
845 Sq Ft
Terrace
$3,708/month
845 Sq Ft

Which Seaside neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Seaside with the most apartments available are Olympia, Terrace and Rancho Noche Buena .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Olympia
$3,708/month
845 Sq Ft
Terrace
$3,708/month
845 Sq Ft
Rancho Noche Buena
$3,796/month
843 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Seaside is $1,887, you’ll want to make about $6,290 per month or $75,480 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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Apartment Averages

Olympia

Seaside, CA

Rancho Noche Buena

Seaside, CA

Studio
$1,510/month
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One Bedroom
$2,512/month
-
Two Bedroom
$3,344/month
-
Three Bedroom
$4,331/month
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1-3 Beds | $2,850

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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