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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2026

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$2,800$1,60010
Old Lakewood City$3,180$1,62545
Long Beach/Ports$7,282$1,0061044

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at 335 Pacific Avenue in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood priced from $1,200. 1240 Dawson Ave in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1240 Dawson Ave0/1Studio,1BA$1,295
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1,383
319 W 5th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,385
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
LB0356 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
715-723 Lime AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of April 04, 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 in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Long Beach apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at 16141 Eucalyptus Ave starting at $2,995 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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 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
5860 Orange Ave, Unit #15860 Orange Ave2BR,2BA$1.95
805 E. 7th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
926 Long Beach Blvd, Unit 926926 Long Beach Blvd1BR,1BA$1.95
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
LB0985 (Rubs) (Imp.)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.08
Northpointe2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable2BR,1BA$1.47
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,425.

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

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Park Pacific Tower Senior Housing which is listed at $1,522, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $4,420.

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 92 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 $430 which is $3,990 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.

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