Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cal State University Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (96 Rentals)

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property at 5488 E 27th St

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 16

5488 E 27th St

Long BeachCA90815
property at 5701 E Los Arcos St

$1,500

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$1,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5701 E Los Arcos St

Long BeachCA90815

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property at 4002 E Colorado St

$2,500

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4002 E Colorado St

Long BeachCA90814
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1760 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Park Ave

1760 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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Loma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loma Apartments

900 Loma AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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Ocean Bliss
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean Bliss

5007-5011 E Ocean BlvdLong Beach, CA 90803
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154-160 Bennett Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

154-160 Bennett Ave

154-160 Bennett AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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130 Roycroft Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130 Roycroft Ave

130 Roycroft AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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70 Glendora Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Glendora Ave

70 Glendora AveLong Beach, CA 90803

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Versaille Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Versaille Apartments

3656 E 1st StLong Beach, CA 90803
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5441,43,51 E 2nd St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5441,43,51 E 2nd St.

5441-5451 E 2nd StLong Beach, CA 90803
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Belmont Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Shores

26 Belmont AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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1140 Belmont Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1140 Belmont Ave

1140 Belmont AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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Euclid Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Apartments

206 Euclid AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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19 Granada Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

19 Granada Ave

19 Granada AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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1715 Termino Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1715 Termino Ave

1715 Termino AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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208-210 Granada Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208-210 Granada Ave

208-210 Granada AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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65 Roswell Ave.
Studio Apartments

65 Roswell Ave.

65 Roswell AveLong Beach, CA 90803

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Cal State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cal State University Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cal State University Long Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 5441,43,51 E 2nd St. priced from $1,500. Gondolier Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,540. Here are the most affordable Cal State University Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5441,43,51 E 2nd St.Full StudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Gondolier Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,540
65 Roswell Ave.0x1Studio,1BA$1,675
Marina Apartments & Boat SlipsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,945
MarbrisaThe AntiguaStudio,1BA$1,957
Fountain Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cal State University Long Beach, CA

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cal State University Long Beach area is the $3.04 price per square foot 4710 E Shaw St Model at 4710 E Shaw St, Unit 4710 -1st Floor in the in the Belmont Heights neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Cal State University Long Beach apartment is the 2 x 1.5 Townhome Model at Patio Gardens starting at $2,845 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cal State University Long Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4710 E Shaw St, Unit 4710 -1st Floor4710 E Shaw St2BR,2BA$3.04
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
The Circle Apartments At Long Beach21A2BR,1BA$3.23
1225 Belmont Ave.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.83
1740 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$3.06
4th St ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$2.85
Fountain Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Marina Apartments & Boat SlipsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
65 Roswell Ave.0x1Studio ,1BA$3.35
5441,43,51 E 2nd St.Full StudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

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Cal State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cal State University Long Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cal State University Long Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cal State University Long Beach is at 5441,43,51 E 2nd St. listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cal State University Long Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cal State University Long Beach Apartment is $1,540 at Gondolier Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cal State University Long Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cal State University Long Beach is starting from $2,295 at 4th St Apartments.

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