Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Seal Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Seal Beach
$3,480/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Seal Beach is $3,480 per month as of June 2026. This is 78% above the national average rent, or $1,530 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seal Beach
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Seal Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Seal Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Seal Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Seal Beach, CA
Rent prices in Seal Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seal Beach is $3,250, whereas a house costs $6,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,533.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | 11% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,612 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $5,950 | 21% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 16% | 35% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bridgeport | $2,800 | |
College Park East | $3,114 | |
College Park West | $2,895 | |
Leisure World | $2,950 | |
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach | $2,450 | |
Old Ranch | $2,850 | |
Old Town | $2,427 | |
Sunset Aquatic Park | $2,995 | |
Surfside | $2,995 | |
The Hill | $2,972 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,612
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
35%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$2,800
Old Town
Average rent
$2,427
Surfside
Average rent
$2,995
Old Ranch
Average rent
$2,850
Leisure World
Average rent
$2,950
College Park West
Average rent
$2,895
The Hill
Average rent
$2,972
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Average rent
$2,450
Sunset Aquatic Park
Average rent
$2,995
College Park East
Average rent
$3,114
Apartments
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$6,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
The table above reflects average rent prices in Seal Beach, 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.
How does rent in Seal Beach, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Seal Beach and Bell Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Seal Beach
78%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seal Beach, CA is 36% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,550
3%$2,224
5%$3,237
1%$2,720
4%$4,000
6%$2,850
13%$2,622
10%$4,450
18%$3,049
15%$2,800
16%$2,300
1%$2,522
5%Discover rentals in Seal Beach, CA
3d ago
350 Marina Dr, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Leisure World apartment for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
17C Pacific Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90743
2 beds
1 bath
$3,250
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,090
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1421 Seal Way, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio
1 bath
$3,490
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1212 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
College Park West house for rent in Seal Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$4,600
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,090
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1212 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
350 Marina Dr, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$3,700
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Ranch condo for rent in Seal Beach
12200 Montecito Rd #F102, Seal Beach, CA 90740
3 beds
2 baths
$3,400
$3,300
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
College Park West house for rent in Seal Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$4,600
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Seal Beach, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Seal Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Seal Beach?
The average rent in Seal Beach is $3,480 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seal Beach?
Average rent prices in Seal Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Seal Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seal Beach is 78% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,530 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seal Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seal Beach are Old Town ($2,427/mo), Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ($2,450/mo), and Bridgeport ($2,800/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Seal Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Seal Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $139,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Seal Beach?
Seal Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $3,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).