
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA from $1,250 (167 Rentals)


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2560-2562 Cedar Ave

445 W 15th St, Unit 04

445 W 15th St, Unit 15

904 Atlantic Ave, Unit 19

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904 Atlantic Ave, Unit 18
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526 Magnolia Ave, Unit 09

744 Pine Ave, Unit 10

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935 N Washington Pl, Unit 937-02

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1631 E 4th St, Unit 1635 - 5

1121 Daisy Ave, Unit 14

1121 Daisy Ave, Unit 15

1119 St Louis Ave

2831 E 8th St

1251 E Appleton St

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455 E Ocean Blvd

321 Obispo Ave

4154 N Business St
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443 Orange Ave

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1055 Loma

1101 Cherry Ave

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1008 E 3rd St

701 Ohio Ave

1118 Temple Ave

1752 Cherry Ave

335 Junipero Ave
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235 Linden Ave

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44 Alamitos Ave

40 Alamitos Ave

1135 E 3rd St

1495 Cedar Ave

1216 E 3rd St

154-160 Bennett Ave

Elm

765 Temple Ave
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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 | $2,054 | $1,250 | $4,167 |
| Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $1,400 | $7,663 |
| Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,162 | $1,795 | $9,541 |
| Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,563 | $1,195 | $9,350 |
| Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,424 | $2,595 | $5,575 |
| Long Beach 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,017 | $3,395 | $7,500 |
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is 636 Linden Ave which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $5,693.
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 45 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 $207 which is $5,486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.
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