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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Coastal living
  • Modern comfort
  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Two-tone paint
  • Convenient parking

Location

257 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach, CA 90740, USA|Old Town
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Management

Capital Realty Advisors

Leasing office

(562) 471-8704

Property Overview

257-259 Seal Beach Blvd features hardwood floors, a welcoming atmosphere, and coastal living, while offering convenient parking. It has received a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.8, reflecting its appeal to renters, with a perfect price rating and outstanding amenities and location scores. The property is in the 100th percentile for value in the area, further establishing it as an excellent choice for those seeking a quality living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$1,695 /mo1 unit availableExperience the perfect blend of beach-town charm and modern comfort in this inviting studio, ideally located just blocks from the sparkling shores of Seal Beach. The interior boasts beautiful hardwood floors, fresh two-tone paint, and a welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light. Enjoy the unbeatable location—just a short stroll to the sand, the scenic pier, and the vibrant restaurants, cafés, and boutiques of Main Street. Whether you’re looking for morning walks on the beach, sunset views, or weekend shopping, everything is right at your doorstep. This studio includes one convenient parking space, making coastal living as stress-free as it is beautiful. Don’t miss the chance to call this gem your home—schedule a viewing today! To see our full listing, please visit our website at www crainfo com Capital Realty Advisors BRE No.: 01360156

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Amenities for 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd

Appliances

RangeStove

Building

Onsite Laundry
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Contact for more information on pet policy.

Building details

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About 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd

HomeApartments in Seal BeachOld Town 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd

Experience the perfect blend of beach-town charm and modern comfort in this inviting studio, ideally located just blocks from the sparkling shores of Seal Beach. The interior boasts beautiful hardwood floors, fresh two-tone paint, and a welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light. Enjoy the unbeatable location—just a short stroll to the sand, the scenic pier, and the vibrant restaurants, cafés, and boutiques of Main Street. Whether you’re looking for morning walks on the beach, sunset views, or weekend shopping, everything is right at your doorstep. This studio includes one convenient parking space, making coastal living as stress-free as it is beautiful. Don’t miss the chance to call this gem your home—schedule a viewing today! To see our full listing, please visit our website at www crainfo com Capital Realty Advisors BRE No.: 01360156


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
257-259 Seal Beach Blvd offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
257-259 Seal Beach Blvd goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including onsite laundry. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
257-259 Seal Beach Blvd is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 3 miles away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Old Town

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Old Town
Seal Beach
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Seal Beach
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,300
October 2023$2,813
November 2023$2,729
December 2023$2,636
January 2024$2,442
February 2024$2,567
March 2024$2,600
April 2024$2,582
May 2024$2,603
June 2024$2,250
July 2024$2,245
August 2024$3,603
September 2024$4,222
October 2024$4,038
November 2024$3,806
December 2024$3,703
January 2025$3,282
February 2025$3,026
March 2025$2,800
April 2025$2,844
May 2025$2,645
June 2025$2,586
July 2025$2,727
August 2025$2,620
September 2025$2,719
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Old Town
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$2,225
January 2024$2,154
February 2024$2,350
March 2024$2,330
April 2024$2,250
May 2024$2,241
June 2024$2,217
July 2024$2,182
August 2024$2,150
October 2024$2,273
November 2024$2,419
March 2025$2,540
April 2025$2,393
May 2025$2,237
June 2025$2,181
July 2025$2,380
August 2025$2,437
September 2025$2,195

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$67,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,695.
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Schools near 257-259 Seal Beach Blvd

J. H. McGaugh Elementary School

1698 bolsa ave

seal beach, CA, 90740

K-5Public
A

Francis Hopkinson Elementary School

12582 kensington rd

los alamitos, CA, 90720

K-5Public
A

Jack L. Weaver Elementary School

11872 wembley rd

los alamitos, CA, 90720

K-5Public
A+

Rossmoor Elementary School

3272 shakespeare dr

los alamitos, CA, 90720

K-5Public
A+

Richard Henry Lee Elementary School

11481 foster rd

los alamitos, CA, 90720

K-5Public
A+
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Getting around Seal Beach near 257 Seal Beach Blvd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 257 Seal Beach Blvd, Seal Beach

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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