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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2026

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$1,4958
Old Lakewood City$3,388$1,62541
Long Beach/Ports$9,950$850913

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Woodruff Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $850. 516 Bay View Ave in the Wilmington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodruff Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Downstairs1BR,1BA$850
516 Bay View AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1,153
6410 N Paramount BlvdJunior StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,225
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
636 Chestnut AvenueStudio (308)Studio,1BA$1,300
446 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
1728-1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of July 07, 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
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
206 Nieto Ave, Unit B206 Nieto Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
R02-130-MF2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.16
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1.56

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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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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 $1,350.

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

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Woodruff Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $5,446.

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 44 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 $209 which is $5,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.

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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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