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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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3207 2nd St

Long BeachCA90803

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

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154 E Eagle St

Long BeachCA90806

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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 10/01/2025

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
Westside Long Beach$1,949$1,6956
Old Lakewood City$2,675$1,62538
Long Beach/Ports$4,944$7991056

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 $939. Northpointe in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$939
Northpointe1X1CRDA1BR,1BA$1,059
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,305
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
201-209 E 12th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Beach area is the $1.45 price per square foot 575 Elm Ave Model at 575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Long Beach apartment is the 1208 Roswell Ave Model at 1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alamitos Heights 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.
575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH575 Elm Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.45
1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B1208 Roswell Ave3BR,2BA$1.73
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
1000 E Burnett St, Unit 41000 E Burnett St3BR,1BA$1.96
24 E 56th St, Unit 24 E 56th St24 E 56th St2BR,1BA$1.83
18 E 56th St, Unit A18 E 56th St1BR,1BA$0.91
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853853 Cerritos Ave1BR,1BA$1.94

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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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Getting Around Long Beach, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Northpointe which is listed at $1,059, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $3,189.

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 47 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 $628 which is $2,561 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.

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