Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Seal Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Seal Beach
$3,582/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Seal Beach is $3,582 per month as of May 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,632 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seal Beach
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $3,071, whereas a house costs $5,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach run $2,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,718.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,895 | 5% |  16% | |
1 bedroom | $2,695 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $3,405 | 2% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 24% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 4% | 61% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bridgeport | $3,515 | |
College Park East | $3,295 | |
College Park West | $2,895 | |
Leisure World | $2,795 | |
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach | $2,795 | |
Old Ranch | $3,495 | |
Old Town | $3,197 | |
Sunset Aquatic Park | $3,582 | |
Surfside | $2,938 | |
The Hill | $3,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,071 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,150 | 116% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,722 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,405
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
61%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$3,515
Old Town
Average rent
$3,197
Surfside
Average rent
$2,938
The Hill
Average rent
$3,495
Leisure World
Average rent
$2,795
College Park East
Average rent
$3,295
Sunset Aquatic Park
Average rent
$3,582
Old Ranch
Average rent
$3,495
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Average rent
$2,795
College Park West
Average rent
$2,895
Apartments
Average rent
$3,071
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
116%
Houses
Average rent
$5,722
Last 30 days
12%
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
84%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seal Beach, CA is 89% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
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31%$2,250
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3%$2,685
12%$2,875
4%$2,525
$2,695
8%$3,950
16%$2,215
8%$2,000
23%$2,300
7%$2,450
6%Discover rentals in Seal Beach, CA
5d+ ago
Leisure World apartment for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Old Ranch apartment for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town townhouse for rent in Seal Beach
320 12th St #12, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,295
House for rent
4d ago
The Hill house for rent in Seal Beach
4 beds
3 baths
$5,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Surfside house for rent in Seal Beach
73B Surfside Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90743
3 beds
2 baths
$12,500
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,690–$4,700
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,690–$4,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in Seal Beach
132 8th St #E, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 22
17h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,690–$4,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1615 Electric Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
17C Pacific Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90743
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,295
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,125–$3,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
College Park East house for rent in Seal Beach
3571 Carnation Cir, Seal Beach, CA 90740
4 beds
3 baths
$6,650
$6,495
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
136 13th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town townhouse for rent in Seal Beach
320 12th St #12, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,295
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 $3,582 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seal Beach?
Average rent prices in Seal Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Seal Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seal Beach is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,632 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seal Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seal Beach are Leisure World ($2,795/mo), Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ($2,795/mo), and College Park West ($2,895/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 $143,000/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).