Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA (2,000 Rentals)

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Long Beach. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with younger kids, location matters. Amongst all of the neighborhoods in Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach has emerged as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and great education.

Outdoors Rating

Are you somebody that needs to live with access to the great outdoors? this residential submarket is providing favorable access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area is one of the best-regarded upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile or hardwood floors, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have furry friends? This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood in Long Beach, CA

Walk Score®

91 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

65 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Long Beach

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Long Beach?

There are currently 803 Studio Apartments in Downtown Long Beach with rent ranges from $1,195 to $3,752 with an average price of $2,212.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Long Beach ranges from $1,295 to $7,030 with an average monthly rent of $2,925.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Long Beach cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Long Beach range from $1,775 to $9,758. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,939.

How expensive are Downtown Long Beach Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 391 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Long Beach on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,295 to $9,350 - averaging $4,957 for the location.

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