Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
California State University Monterey Bay, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Seaside

$2,765/mo

increased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seaside is $2,765 per month as of September 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $865 more per month.

$3.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seaside

81

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seaside rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in California State University Monterey Bay, CA

Average rent prices in Seaside have increased by 12% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in California State University Monterey Bay, CA

Rent prices in Seaside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seaside is $2,250, whereas a house costs $4,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Seaside run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,510

-

31%

1 bedroom

$2,172

-

1%

2 bedroom

$2,875

-

10%

3 bedroom

$4,247

-

-

4 bedroom

$4,912

-

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,510

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,172

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,247

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,912

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University Monterey Bay, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in California State University Monterey Bay, CA

Franklin St.: 140 W. (Ordway Bldg.) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Franklin St.: 140 W. (Ordway Bldg.)

140 W Franklin St, Monterey, CA 93940

Studio

-1 baths

$975–$1,395

950 Portola Dr #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Del Rey Oaks

FURNISHED Private Room with private bath and entry in Del Rey Oaks!

950 Portola Dr #2, Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

$1,250

Price drop

1200 W Market Cir #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Salinas

780 Amador Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cabrillo apartment for rent in Seaside

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for California State University Monterey Bay, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Seaside rental market.

How much is rent in Seaside?

The average rent in Seaside is $2,765 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seaside?

Average rent prices in Seaside have increased by 12% since last year.

How does Seaside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seaside is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $865 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Seaside?

To comfortably afford rent in Seaside, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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