Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 2, 2026
Average rent in
Seal Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Seal Beach
$3,118/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Seal Beach is $3,118 per month as of September 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,218 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Seal Beach
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Seal Beach rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Seal Beach, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Seal Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Seal Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $3,150, whereas a house costs $4,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Seal Beach run $3,019 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,620.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 3% | 27% | |
1 bedroom | $2,425 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,225 |  1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $4,950 | 120% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $6,195 | 23% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bridgeport | $2,995 | |
College Park East | $2,992 | |
College Park West | $2,795 | |
Leisure World | $2,894 | |
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach | $2,275 | |
Old Ranch | $2,894 | |
Old Town | $2,995 | |
Sunset Aquatic Park | $2,880 | |
Surfside | $2,800 | |
The Hill | $2,597 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,995 | 35% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,700 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
120%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,195
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
17%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$2,995
Old Town
Average rent
$2,995
College Park East
Average rent
$2,992
Surfside
Average rent
$2,800
The Hill
Average rent
$2,597
Old Ranch
Average rent
$2,894
Leisure World
Average rent
$2,894
Sunset Aquatic Park
Average rent
$2,880
Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Average rent
$2,275
College Park West
Average rent
$2,795
Apartments
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
35%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,700
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
64%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Seal Beach, CA is 33% higher than the median rent in Bell Gardens, CA.
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3%$2,295
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1%$2,800
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9%$2,395
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6%$3,400
32%$2,233
1%$2,625
3%$2,500
2%$2,409
11%Discover rentals in Seal Beach, CA
5d+ ago
1212 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
17C Pacific Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90743
2 beds
1 bath
$3,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
253 17th St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment 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
9h ago
Verified
333 1st St #3535A, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$4,290
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175 –$3,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town house for rent in Seal Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$3,495
$2,995
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
1421 Seal Way, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio
1 bath
$2,950
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$3,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
333 1st St #3535A, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$4,290
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
715 Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA 90740
1 bed
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$3,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
333 1st St, Seal Beach, CA 90740
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,175–$3,670
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$2,150
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
College Park East house for rent in Seal Beach
4 beds
1 bath
$6,700
$6,395
Price drop
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 $3,118 per month as of September 26, 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 decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Seal Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Seal Beach is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,218 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seal Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Seal Beach are Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach ($2,275/mo), The Hill ($2,597/mo), and College Park West ($2,795/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 $125,000/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).