
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA from $500 with Utilities Included (119 Rentals)
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ARTESIA (Garden)

Elm Avenue Apartments

Gondolier Apartments

1251 E Appleton St

Bay Aire Apartments

Country Villa Apartments

1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

Ambassador Apartments

830-842 Elm Ave Apartments
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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

Las Palmas

Grisham Community Housing

Seal Beach Apartment

CityView Apartments 62+ Community

1008 E 3rd St

235 Linden Ave

44 Alamitos Ave

40 Alamitos Ave

Vistas Del Puerto - Income Restricted

1216 E 3rd St
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Shoreline Apartments

765 Temple Ave

Elm

2388 Lime Ave

530 Chestnut Ave

The Blue Note Studio Garden Apartments

765 Cerritos Ave

335 Pacific Apartments

Villager Apartments

Bayside Apartments
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Magnolia

515-521 E 6th St

The Blackstone Apartments

Plymouth West Apartments (Senior 62+)

Esperanza Apartments

Palm Terrace

2133 1/2 Pacific Ave

1632 Walnut Ave

Villa Alondra

2024 Lemon Ave
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319 W 5th ST LONG BEACH, CA 90802

Orizaba Avenue Apartments

715 E 5th St

Elm Terrace Senior Apartments

130 Roycroft Ave

545 Linden

631 Almond Ave

Celia Ann

1044 E Appleton St

Versaille Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Studio Apartments | $2,076 | $1,000 | $4,367 |
| Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,526 | $900 | $7,948 |
| Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,203 | $1,695 | $9,414 |
| Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,754 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,781 | $2,635 | $5,750 |
| Long Beach 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,328 | $4,495 | $7,500 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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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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Best Local Schools in Long Beach, CA
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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 $5,432.
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 56 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 $226 which is $5,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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