
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA from $1,250 (231 Rentals)


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2560-2562 Cedar Ave

Elm Avenue Apartments

803 Magnolia Ave

455 E Ocean Blvd

722 Lime Ave

1460 Gaviota Avenue

4154 N Business St

1121 Daisy Ave, Unit 15
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1460 Gaviota Ave, Unit 05

1029 Magnolia Ave

Ambassador Executive Residences, LLC

1251 E Appleton St

761 Walnut Ave

1115 E Broadway

608 W 6th St, Unit 03

608 W 6th St, Unit 04

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2230 E Ocean Blvd

CB Executive Residences, LLC

Third Street Executive Residences, LLC

6209 E Seaside Walk

4021 E 1st St

1600 E Ocean Blvd

26 Alamitos Ave.

3820 Cedar Ave

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4317 E 1st St

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4223 E 1st St, Unit 4223 E. 1st St
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3207 2nd St

Paloma Apartments

5256 E The Toledo

160 Covina Ave

Clair Del and Clair Del Gardens

The Hive @ Market

143 Nieto Ave

1244 E. 4th Street Apartments

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242 Argonne Ave, Unit #A

The Grand Terrace Apartments
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1532 E 2nd Street

Pacific View Apartment Homes

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201 The Promenade N, Unit SI FL7-ID1260

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Elevate Long Beach

311 Bay Shore Ave

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Volta on Pine

LB1153

636 Linden Ave

443 Orange Ave

Ocean Bliss
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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 | $2,160 | $1,250 | $4,167 |
| Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,492 | $1,100 | $8,179 |
| Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,134 | $1,695 | $9,338 |
| Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $2,595 | $5,275 |
| Long Beach 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,825 | $4,725 | $4,925 |
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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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is 335 Pacific Avenue which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $2,672.
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 36 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 $195 which is $2,477 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.
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