Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Beach, CA

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, 1-bedroom apartments in Manhattan Beach average around $3,150/month and 2-bedrooms approximately $4,450/month.

Fall months offer the best rental deals in Manhattan Beach, with October seeing the lowest rents of the year. December shows the least competition with lower demand, while June has the highest rents with a 16.9% difference between peak and off-peak months.

Hill Section and Eastside Manhattan Beach are Manhattan Beach's most sought-after neighborhoods, generating 1.38 and 1.19 times more consumer interest than the market average respectively. Both offer 1-bedroom apartments at around $3,150/month with strong community appeal and high walk scores.

Eastside Manhattan Beach offers the most budget-friendly option with a median rent of approximately $4,230, significantly lower than the city median. Sand Section and Tree Section have higher median rents at around $8,320 and $9,830 respectively.

Hill Section, Tree Section, Eastside Manhattan Beach, and Sand Section offer exceptional pet accommodations with comprehensive amenities including no breed restrictions, dedicated pet spaces, pet waste stations, and nearby pet hospitals.

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Manhattan Beach, appearing in only 0.05% of total listings. Studios show the highest rate at 0.30%, while other bedroom types range from 0.02% to 0.10%.

Based on our current listings data, Manhattan Beach's rental market features a mix of architectural styles, with contemporary properties leading at 28.3% of available rentals. Mediterranean-style homes from the 1920s represent 16.9% of the market, while modern architecture accounts for 15.1%.