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property at 723 E 6th St

$1,395

Studio Rentals

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723 E 6th St

Long BeachCA90802

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property at 714 Lime Ave

$1,425

Studio Rentals

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714 Lime Ave

Long BeachCA90813
property at 242 E Del Amo Blvd

$1,485 - $2,450

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242 E Del Amo Blvd

Long BeachCA90805

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Beach, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Lakewood City$2,745$1,62554
Westside Long Beach$3,200$1,69511
Long Beach/Ports$4,950$8621148

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood priced from $870. 6410 N Paramount Blvd in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on FlintStudio 8Studio,$870
6410 N Paramount BlvdJunior StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1240 Dawson Ave0/1Studio,1BA$1,295
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Tower BellflowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
636 Chestnut AvenueStudio (102)Studio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Beach area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1208 Roswell Ave Model at 1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B in the in the Alamitos Heights neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Long Beach apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios starting at $2,095 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B1208 Roswell Ave3BR,2BA$1.63
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
636 Chestnut AvenueStudio (102)Studio ,1BA$1.00
Harbor ApartmentsDeluxe 2bed 1ba ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN SPECIA...2BR,1BA$1.75
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1.47
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853853 Cerritos Ave1BR,1BA$1.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Long Beach Overview

Long Beach, California is known as the urban waterfront playground. Besides the famous beaches, it has a rich history, very accessible public transportation on land and at sea, and great weather. Long Beach is a lovely haven for jazz lovers. With great parks and many shopping opportunities, Long Beach really has something for everyone and finding the perfect apartments in Long Beach is easy and fun.

Why live in Long Beach, CA?

The biggest reason to live in Long Beach is the 5 1/2 miles of beaches, but don't forget about all the urban amenities. The schools are excellent, and the shopping is even better. There are more parks per capita than in other California cities. Even dogs have it great in Long Beach with dog parks and a dog beach. The community is very diverse and welcoming to newcomers. Best of all, it's more affordable that other Southern California cities.

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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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Furnished on Flint which is listed at $1,489, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $3,631.

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 76 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 $497 which is $3,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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