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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Long Beach, CA area range in price from $963 to $12,287 with an overall median price of $2,652. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westside Long Beach$1,975$1,2994
Old Lakewood City$2,360$1,62564
Long Beach/Ports$2,674$963979

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Luma Point Apartments in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood priced from $1,030. Northpointe in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,153. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Luma Point ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,030
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1,153
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,299
636 Chestnut AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
LB1495 (NEW)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
446 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
1377 Warren Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,329

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Beach area is the $1.23 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios & Lofts in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Long Beach apartment is the 4 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 847 Cerritos Ave starting at $2,695 with a $2.07 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.
Daisy Studios & Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
847 Cerritos Ave4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$2.07
7314 Richfield2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.05
22 E 56th St, Unit 22 E 56th St22 E 56th St1BR,1BA$0.92
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
5940 Atlantic Ave2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Long Beach Terraces1x11BR,1BA$2.11
R02-130-MF2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.10
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1.56
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.86

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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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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 $1,329.

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

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Northpointe which is listed at $1,153, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $2,652.

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 40 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 $174 which is $2,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.

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