Cheap Apartments for Rent in the California Heights Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (38 Rentals)

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1026 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1026 E Carson St

1026 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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Villa Virginia
4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Virginia

4005 N Virginia RdLong Beach, CA 90807
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3530 Locust Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3530 Locust Ave

3530 Locust AveLong Beach, CA 90807
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4336 Elm Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4336 Elm Ave

4336 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807

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716 E Carson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

716 E Carson St

716 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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4333-4335 Elm Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4333-4335 Elm Ave

4333-4335 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807
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839 E Carson St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

839 E Carson St

839 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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1165 E Carson St
Studio Apartments

1165 E Carson St

1165 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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4415 Linden Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4415 Linden Ave

4415 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90807
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3409 Orange Ave
Studio Apartments

3409 Orange Ave

3409 Orange AveLong Beach, CA 90807

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Villa Alondra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Alondra

3945 Virginia RdLong Beach, CA 90807
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The Bixby
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bixby

3950 N Virginia RdLong Beach, CA 90807
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1805 E Wardlow Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1805 E Wardlow Rd

1805 E Wardlow RdLong Beach, CA 90807
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639 E Carson St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

639 E Carson St

639 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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Elm Court
Studio Apartments

Elm Court

4303 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807
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Villa Tico
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Tico

3464 Elm AveLong Beach, CA 90807
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740 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

740 E Carson St

740 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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632 E Carson St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

632 E Carson St

632 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807
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4108 Deeboyar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4108 Deeboyar Ave

4108 Deeboyar AveLakewood, CA 90712
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4140 Pixie Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4140 Pixie Ave

4140 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 at Lakewood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas at Lakewood

2425 Carson StLakewood, CA 90712
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Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas

2525 Carson StLakewood, CA 90712
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Del Lago Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Del Lago Apartments

4124-4134 3/4 Pixie AveLakewood, CA 90712
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4122 Deeboyar Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4122 Deeboyar Ave

4122 Deeboyar 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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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+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $1,595. 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
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,595
3415 Linden Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath (Glenwood)1BR,1BA$2,095
3615 Elm Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,595
Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in California Heights, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the California Heights area is the $2.09 price per square foot 3455 Elm Ave Model at 3455 Elm Ave, Unit #215 in the in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value California Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.75 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.
3455 Elm Ave, Unit #2153455 Elm Ave2BR,2BA$2.09
Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.75
3615 Elm Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
3733 Cherry Ave, Unit 3733.5 Cherry Ave3733 Cherry Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
3415 Linden Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath (Elysian)1BR,1BA$3.10

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 $1,595 at Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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 $2,295 at Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

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