
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA from $1,179 (252 Rentals)


1128 Raymond Ave

800 Pacific Ave

1055A E 21st St

2909 E 6th St

244 W 14th St

1468 Alamitos Ave

1424 Chestnut Ave

2212 Myrtle Ave

5547 1/2 Atlantic Ave
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1859 Orange Ave, Unit House

Gondolier Apartments

Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

525 Chestnut Ave

525 Chestnut Ave

2652 E 15th St

1577 Pine Ave

2652 E 15th St

1324 N Peterson Ave

1424 Chestnut Ave
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154 E Eagle St

827-831 Cedar Ave

1070 Gardenia Ave

644 5th St

722 Maine Ave

1900 E Appleton St

1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

731-745 Orange Avenue

2527 Eucalyptus Ave

1146
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Orange Point Apartments, 500-502 Orange Ave

1735 Coronado Ave.

290 W 19th St

ARTESIA (Garden)

1835 Pine Ave

Orange Terrace Apartments

634 Cedar

1892 Cedar Ave, Unit 1892

2010 Pine Ave
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905 Cherry Ave

216 E Burnett St

401 W 6th St

727 Olive Ave

1749 Cedar Ave

1856 Pacific Ave

426 W 9th St

1135 E 12th St

Loma Apartments

Las Palmas
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Studio Apartments | $2,116 | $1,295 | $4,159 |
| Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,179 | $7,216 |
| Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $1,495 | $9,651 |
| Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,617 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $2,635 | $2,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Long Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Beach is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Cypress Pointe Senior Community which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $3,284.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Beach?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 84 regular apartments in Long Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Beach?
Cheap apartments in Long Beach have an average cost of $465 which is $2,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.
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Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
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