Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sunset Beach, CA from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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Harbor Breeze
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Breeze

4841 Heil AveHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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322 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

322 11th St

322 11th StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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Harbor Bluffs Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

17161 Harbor Bluffs CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Harbor Bluffs Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Bluffs Apartments

17072 Harbor Bluffs CirHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Harbor Lynn Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Lynn Apartments

16875 Lynn StHuntington Beach, CA 92649
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Sunset Beach, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cambridge Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH NO PATIO1BR,1BA$2,200
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,270
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1101 Ocean Ave, Unit C1101 Ocean Ave2BR,2BA$3.67
Bridgeport Apartment HomesPlan G3BR,1.5BA$3.24
5132 Dunbar Drive2x12BR,1BA$2.68
16901 Green Ln, Unit H16901 Green Ln2BR,2BA$2.88
Harborscape2BR/1BA Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.58
16696 Bayview Dr, Unit Upstairs16696 Bayview Dr2BR,1BA$5.00
Harbour Lights Resort Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH LARGE1BR,1BA$3.21
Monticello Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
Cambridge Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH NO PATIO1BR,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

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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