Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
California State University Monterey Bay, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Seaside

$2,800/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seaside is $2,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.

$3.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seaside

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seaside rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 19% 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 $2,335, whereas a house costs $4,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Seaside run $2,187 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

-

58%

1 bedroom

$2,200

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,950

-

4%

3 bedroom

$4,150

-

1%

4 bedroom

$5,000

-

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

58%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,150

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

23%

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

1 La Playa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Monterey

2 beds

2.5 baths

$6,992

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1198 Josselyn Canyon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monterey

3 beds

2 baths

$6,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
37 La Playa St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Monterey

2 beds

3 baths

$5,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1 Surf Way #235 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Monterey

2 beds

2 baths

$4,795

Price dropped $200Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seaside?

Average rent prices in Seaside have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Seaside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seaside is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $112,000/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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