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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sunset Beach?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sunset Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,160 | $1,000 | $2,630 |
Sunset Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $2,320 | $5,750 |
Sunset Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,922 | $3,450 | $4,395 |
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Cheapest Available Sunset Beach Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sunset Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge Apartments in the Ellis-Golden West neighborhood priced from $2,200. Harbour Lights Resort Apartments in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,270. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sunset Beach apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cambridge Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH NO PATIO | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,270 |
Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA and Nearby
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunset Beach area is the $3.67 price per square foot 1101 Ocean Ave Model at 1101 Ocean Ave, Unit C in the in the Leisure World neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Sunset Beach apartment is the Plan G Model at Bridgeport Apartment Homes starting at $3,450 with a $3.24 price per square foot in the Bolsa Chica neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunset Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1101 Ocean Ave, Unit C | 1101 Ocean Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.67 |
Bridgeport Apartment Homes | Plan G | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.24 |
5132 Dunbar Drive | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.68 |
16901 Green Ln, Unit H | 16901 Green Ln | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Harborscape | 2BR/1BA Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
16696 Bayview Dr, Unit Upstairs | 16696 Bayview Dr | 2BR,1BA | $5.00 |
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH LARGE | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Monticello Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
Cambridge Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH NO PATIO | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
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Getting Around Sunset Beach, CA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
5 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunset Beach Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment is $2,200 at Cambridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunset Beach Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunset Beach is starting from $2,320 at Harborscape.
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