Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Heights Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (6 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 Bedroom Apartments

1141 E Carson St

1141 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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3430-3440 Elm Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3430-3440 Elm Ave

3430-3440 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807

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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 Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior Apartments priced from $1,595. Clair Del and Clair Del Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,756. Here are the most affordable California Heights apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,595
Clair Del and Clair Del GardensStudioStudio,1BA$1,756
Lakewood Manor Apartment HomesS1AStudio,1BA$1,770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Heights, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the California Heights area is the $4.67 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 3232 Lewis Ave Apartments in the in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value California Heights apartment is the 21A Model at Park Del Amo Apartments starting at $2,720 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Lakewood Village 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.
3232 Lewis Ave Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$4.67
Park Del Amo Apartments21A2BR,1BA$2.33
Bixby Country Club Apartments3102BR,2BA$2.50
The Heights at Signal Hill22LB2BR,2BA$3.16
Bixby Knolls1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.92
Banner Circle Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
PalomaS1Studio ,1BA$3.08
Clair Del and Clair Del GardensStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90
Lakewood Manor Apartment HomesS1BLStudio ,1BA$4.73

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California Heights, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Long Beach, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap California Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in California Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in California Heights is under $2,645.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in California Heights?

The cheapest apartment in California Heights is Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in California Heights costs $4,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in California Heights?

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 2 regular apartments in California Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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