Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Seaside, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Seaside

$2,420/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Seaside is $2,420 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $470 more per month.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Seaside

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Seaside rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Seaside, CA

Average rent prices in Seaside have decreased 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 Seaside, CA

Rent prices in Seaside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Seaside is $2,095, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Seaside run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$2,175

6%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,687

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,850

4%

20%

4 bedroom

$6,500

7%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,687

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Seaside, 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 Seaside, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Seaside and Carmel By The Sea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Seaside

Median rent price$2,420
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Seaside, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA.

Discover rentals in Seaside, CA

1343 Mingo Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hannon apartment for rent in Seaside

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

Available May 10

1812 Luzern St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hannon townhouse for rent in Seaside

2 beds

1 bath

$2,675

House for rent

Available Jun 10

1252 Olympia Ave, Seaside, CA 93955 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Apartment for rent

1580 Wanda Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland house for rent in Seaside

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Seaside, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Seaside rental market.

How much is rent in Seaside?

The average rent in Seaside is $2,420 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Seaside?

Average rent prices in Seaside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Seaside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Seaside is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $470 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Seaside?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Seaside are Terrace ($2,250/mo), Ord Grove ($2,350/mo), and Rousch ($2,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Seaside?

To comfortably afford rent in Seaside, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Seaside?

One-bedroom apartments in Seaside averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's various neighborhoods.

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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