Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 18, 2026
Average rent in
Seal Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Seal Beach
$2,995/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Seal Beach is $2,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seal Beach
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $2,995, whereas a house costs $7,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach run $3,078 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,963.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,822 | 2% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,537 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $3,677 |  7% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $5,997 | 160% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $7,400 | 27% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bridgeport | $3,033 | |
College Park East | $3,677 | |
College Park West | $2,995 | |
Leisure World | $3,987 | |
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach | $2,495 | |
Old Ranch | $3,395 | |
Old Town | $2,870 | |
Sunset Aquatic Park | $2,975 | |
Surfside | $3,500 | |
The Hill | $3,728 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,400 | 6% | 7% | |
Houses | $7,100 | 15% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,425 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,537
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,677
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,997
Last 30 days
160%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,400
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
18%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$3,033
Old Town
Average rent
$2,870
Surfside
Average rent
$3,500
Old Ranch
Average rent
$3,395
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Average rent
$2,495
Sunset Aquatic Park
Average rent
$2,975
Leisure World
Average rent
$3,987
The Hill
Average rent
$3,728
College Park West
Average rent
$2,995
College Park East
Average rent
$3,677
Apartments
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$7,100
Last 30 days
15%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,425
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
56%higher than the national median
27%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seal Beach, CA is 22% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
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13%Discover rentals in Seal Beach, CA
4d ago
Old Ranch condo for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town apartment for rent in Seal Beach
112 2nd St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Surfside house for rent in Seal Beach
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Aug 13
3m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$4,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1421 Seal Way, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio
1 bath
$3,490
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town condo for rent in Seal Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
3m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$4,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Old Ranch condo for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
3m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$4,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Old Ranch condo for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
4d ago
17C Pacific Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90743
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$3,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Surfside house for rent in Seal Beach
3 beds
3 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Aug 13
3m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,135–$4,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1016 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Old Ranch condo for rent in Seal Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo 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 $2,995 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Seal Beach?
Average rent prices in Seal Beach have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 18% since last year.
How does Seal Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seal Beach is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seal Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seal Beach are Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ($2,495/mo), Old Town ($2,870/mo), and Sunset Aquatic Park ($2,975/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 $120,000/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?
February offers the best rental deals in Seal Beach, with prices running about 24% lower than the peak month of August. January and September tend to be the most competitive months with higher demand.
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).