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Seaside, CA

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Delight in the many charms of the Monterey Peninsula

Coastal Suburban Scenic Active College Town Convenient Peaceful Diverse Welcoming

Nestled between the cities of Marina and Monterey, Seaside overlooks the Monterey Bay on California’s Central Coast. Seaside is within minutes of the Monterey Peninsula’s many attractions, including whale watching, wine tasting, and all kinds of outdoor recreation. Seaside’s close proximity to Fort Ord Dunes State Park and Fort Ord National Monument ensures abundant access to outdoor recreational opportunities as well.

Seaside is home to California State University Monterey Bay, which lies on the site of the former military base Fort Ord. CSUMB contributes a bevy of sporting and cultural events to the Seaside community. Seaside residents also enjoy access to plenty of diverse restaurants, shopping centers, and golf courses in town. Destinations like San Francisco, San Jose, Big Sur, and Salinas are all within a two-hour drive of Seaside. Convenience to Highway One, Route 218, and Monterey Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Seaside a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Seaside, CA is $1,543 for a studio, $1,885 for one bedroom, $2,671 for two bedrooms, and $4,419 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seaside has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,885/month
504 Sq Ft
House
$4,343/month
1,150 Sq Ft
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Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Ord Terrace Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

500 Students

6
out of 10

George C. Marshall Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

513 Students

4
out of 10

Del Rey Woods Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

465 Students

4
out of 10

Martin Luther King

Public

Grades K-6

564 Students

3
out of 10

Highland Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

333 Students

2
out of 10

Seaside Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

491 Students

3
out of 10

Seaside High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,130 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fort Ord Dunes State Park
  • Monterey Institute for Research in Astronomy
  • Monterey State Beach
  • Monterey County Youth Museum
  • Monterey Maritime Museum

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Monterey Regional

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.