Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Heights Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (18 Rentals)

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$1,195

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1400 E Marshall Pl

Long BeachCA90807
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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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Villas II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas II

4105 Maybank AveLakewood, CA 90712
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LK4119 (RUBS)
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

LK4119 (RUBS)

4131 Pixie 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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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 Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments priced from $1,890. 3415 Linden Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable California Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,890
3415 Linden Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath (Fairhaven)1BR,1BA$2,095
125 E. Spring2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,295
Wardlow Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Heights, CA

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Heights area is the $3.17 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath (Fairhaven) Model at 3415 Linden Ave. in the in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood starting from $2,095. 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.
3415 Linden Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath (Fairhaven)1BR,1BA$3.17
Wardlow Apartments1 bed / 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.06

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California Heights, Long Beach, CA

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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 $1,890 at Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments.

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