Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Heights Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (29 Rentals)

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Villa Alondra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Alondra

3945 Virginia RdLong Beach, CA 90807
Senior Living
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915 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 E Carson St

915 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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1141 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 E Carson St

1141 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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Elm Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Avenue

3430-3440 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807

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3485 Linden Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3485 Linden Ave

3485 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90807
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145 E Canton St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

145 E Canton St

145 E Canton StLong Beach, CA 90806
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The Bixby
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bixby

3950 N Virginia RdLong Beach, CA 90807
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1420 E Wardlow Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1420 E Wardlow Rd

1420 E Wardlow RdLong Beach, CA 90807
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3595 Elm Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3595 Elm Ave

3595 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807
property at 4152 N Business St

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4152 N Business St, Unit 5

4152 N Business St
Long BeachCA90807

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LK4119 (RUBS)
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

LK4119 (RUBS)

4131 Pixie AveLakewood, CA 90712
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Villas II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas II

4105 Maybank AveLakewood, CA 90712
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Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas

2525 Carson StLakewood, CA 90712
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Villas at Lakewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Lakewood

2425 Carson StLakewood, CA 90712
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property at 1010 E 32nd St

$2,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1010 E 32nd St, Unit A

1010 E 32nd St
Signal HillCA90755

California Heights, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available California Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the California Heights area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at LK4119 (RUBS) priced from $1,650. Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable California Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LK4119 (RUBS)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,890
3415 Linden Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath (Huntington)1BR,1BA$2,095
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$2,195
Wardlow Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Heights, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Heights area is the $2.54 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at LK4119 (RUBS) in the in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value California Heights apartment is the 1 bed / 1 bath Model at Wardlow Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $3.53 price per square foot in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for California Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LK4119 (RUBS)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.54
Wardlow Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.53
3415 Linden Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath (Huntington)1BR,1BA$3.40
140 E 31st St, Unit 140-142 E 31st St140 E 31st St1BR,1BA$3.27
Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.06

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
California Heights, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #20

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom California Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom California Heights Apartment is $1,650 at LK4119 (RUBS).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom California Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in California Heights is starting from $2,195 at Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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