Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cal State University Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (81 Rentals)

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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

Available Aug 9

5701 E Los Arcos St

Long BeachCA90815

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property at 2150 Euclid Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

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2150 Euclid Ave, Unit A

2150 Euclid Ave
Long BeachCA90815
property at 235 Termino Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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235 Termino Ave, Unit 7

235 Termino Ave
Long BeachCA90803
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33 Granada Ave
$2,250
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33 Granada Ave

33 Granada AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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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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Belmont Shores
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Shores

26 Belmont AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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Euclid Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Apartments

206 Euclid 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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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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4501 E Anaheim St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4501 E Anaheim St

4501 E Anaheim StLong Beach, CA 90804
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65 Roswell Ave.
Studio Apartments

65 Roswell Ave.

65 Roswell AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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1030 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1030 Grand Ave

1030 Grand AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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La Baja
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Baja

1190 Newport AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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1109 Loma Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Loma Ave

1109 Loma AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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4500 East 7th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

4500 East 7th Street

4500 E 7th StLong Beach, CA 90804
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5261 E The Toledo
1 Bedroom Apartments

5261 E The Toledo

5261 E The ToledoLong 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 1 Bed unit found at Gondolier Apartments priced from $1,540. 4501 E Anaheim St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Cal State University Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gondolier Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,540
4501 E Anaheim St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
65 Roswell Ave.0x1Studio,1BA$1,675
125 Ximeno AvenueStudio (2285-stu)Studio,1BA$1,695
4251 E 4th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,795
SeaGlass ApartmentsLSG StudioStudio,1BA$1,885
3901 E. 10th St.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895

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

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cal State University Long Beach area is the $2.56 price per square foot Plan G Model at Park Avenue Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,314. The second greatest value Cal State University Long Beach apartment is the 5958 E Naples Plz Model at 5958 E Naples Plz, Unit Naples Plaza starting at $3,000 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Leisure World 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.
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan G2BR,2BA$2.56
5958 E Naples Plz, Unit Naples Plaza5958 E Naples Plz2BR,1BA$2.40
Bixby Hill Apartments1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.10
Park Apartments2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.82
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
1225 Belmont Ave.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.72
206 Nieto Ave, Unit B206 Nieto Ave1BR,1BA$2.11
152 Ximeno Ave, Unit C152 Ximeno Ave2BR,1BA$3.12
1720 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$3.15
Fountain Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.85

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Cal State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Long Beach. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 65 Roswell Ave. listed at $1,675.

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 $2,450 at 1225 Belmont Ave..

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