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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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1760 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Park Ave

1760 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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1135 E 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1135 E 12th St

1135 E 12th StLong Beach, CA 90813
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Loma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loma Apartments

900 Loma AveLong Beach, CA 90804

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1509 Rose Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Rose Ave

1509 Rose AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Las Palmas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

6955 Long Beach BlvdLong Beach, CA 90805
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443 Orange Ave
Studio Apartments

443 Orange Ave

443 Orange AveLong Beach, CA 90802
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725 Orange Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Orange Ave

725 Orange AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Ocean Bliss
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Bliss

5007-5011 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90803
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Seal Beach Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seal Beach Apartment

550 Temple AveLong Beach, CA 90814
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1101 Cherry Ave
Studio Apartments

1101 Cherry Ave

1101 Cherry AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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701 Ohio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 Ohio Ave

701 Ohio AveLong Beach, CA 90804

LA Alternatives: Find the Perfect Commuter City for Renting in the Los Angeles Metro Area

Get more breathing room without compromising proximity to LA. Our Los Angeles local expert breaks down the best neighboring cities for renting more affordable apartments with easier commutes.

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Long Beach, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/22/2026

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$3,000$1,62511
Old Lakewood City$3,185$1,62534
Long Beach/Ports$4,962$900913

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at 6410 N Paramount Blvd in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,200. 335 Pacific Avenue in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6410 N Paramount BlvdJunior StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1240 Dawson Ave0/1Studio,1BA$1,295
727 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,345
540 E. 14th St. #22, Long Beach, CA 908130BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1135 Dawson Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1,383
634 CedarStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Beach area is the $0.29 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Fountain Creek Apartments in the in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood starting from $2,795. 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.
Fountain Creek Apartments2x22BR,2BA$0.29
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
805 E. 7th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
1375 Temple Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath - 1375 Temple2BR,2BA$2.20
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10
R02-130-MF2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.19

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

Learn About the Best Neighborhoods to Rent Near College Campuses in Los Angeles, CA | Find Los Angeles Off-Campus Student Housing at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Gondolier Apartments which is listed at $1,540, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $3,715.

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 81 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 $441 which is $3,274 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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