4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Seal Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Seal Beach, California as of August 2026. That's +57% higher than the citywide median of $3,017 and +88% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Seal Beach
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Seal Beach
Compare Seal Beach's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Seal Beach.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Seal Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos, CA | 2.7 mi | $4,400 | $-340 (-7%) |
| Cypress, CA | 4.9 mi | $4,410 | $-330 (-7%) |
| Westminster, CA | 5.6 mi | $4,030 | $-710 (-15%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 6.1 mi | $4,735 | $-5 (0%) |
| Stanton, CA | 6.3 mi | $4,030 | $-710 (-15%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 6.6 mi | $4,603 | $-137 (-3%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 6.8 mi | $3,733 | $-1,007 (-21%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 8.5 mi | $4,325 | $-415 (-9%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 9.2 mi | $5,030 | +$290 (+6%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 9.6 mi | $3,350 | $-1,390 (-29%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 10.3 mi | $3,450 | $-1,290 (-27%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 10.9 mi | $4,190 | $-550 (-12%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Seal Beach — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Seal Beach?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Seal Beach, California is $4,740 per month. This is +57% higher than the citywide median of $3,017.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Seal Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $189,600 ($15,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $91.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Seal Beach expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Seal Beach's 4+ bedroom median of $4,740 is +88% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Seal Beach rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Seal Beach ranks #287 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Seal Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Los Alamitos ($4,400), Cypress ($4,410), Westminster ($4,030).