Studio Apartment Rent in Seal Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Seal Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $3,189 and +84% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Seal Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Seal Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Alamitos, CA | 2.7 mi | $2,200 | $-170 (-7%) |
| Cypress, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,210 | $-160 (-7%) |
| Westminster, CA | 5.6 mi | $1,980 | $-390 (-16%) |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 6.1 mi | $2,373 | +$3 (0%) |
| Stanton, CA | 6.3 mi | $1,980 | $-390 (-16%) |
| Lakewood, CA | 6.6 mi | $2,307 | $-63 (-3%) |
| Long Beach, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,864 | $-506 (-21%) |
| Buena Park, CA | 8.5 mi | $2,150 | $-220 (-9%) |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 9.2 mi | $2,520 | +$150 (+6%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 9.6 mi | $1,680 | $-690 (-29%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 10.3 mi | $1,730 | $-640 (-27%) |
| La Mirada, CA | 10.9 mi | $2,100 | $-270 (-11%) |
Studio rent in Seal Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Seal Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Seal Beach, California is $2,370 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $3,189.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Seal Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $94,800 ($7,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $45.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Seal Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Seal Beach's studio median of $2,370 is +84% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Seal Beach rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Seal Beach ranks #293 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Seal Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Los Alamitos ($2,200), Cypress ($2,210), Westminster ($1,980).