
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,450 (171 Rentals)


507 Rose Ave

1709 Lewis St

1046 E 7th St

125 W 5th St

1615 E. Broadway Ave. #D

644 5th St

911 Alamitos Ave

1023 E 12th St

1604 2nd St
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616 Apartments

1208 Daisy Ave

1049 E 5th St

908 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

908 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

727 Olive Ave

1111 Walnut Ave

1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

1765

731-745 Orange Avenue
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Orange Point Apartments

Orange Terrace Apartments

915 Cherry Ave

319 Hermosa Ave

1029 Magnolia Ave

401 W 6th St

1121 Daisy Ave

1495 Peterson Ave

1430 Elm Avenue

1045 E 4th St
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1727 Pine Ave

1145 E 1st St

1146

405 W 3rd St

338 E 7th St

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519 E Dayman St, Unit 521 Dayman

1372 Gaviota Ave, Unit B

905 Cherry Ave

Seapointe Village

418 Almond Ave
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1135 E 12th St

725 Orange Ave

Cedar Middle Apartments

Cedar Court South

749 Gardenia Ave

Vistas Del Puerto - Income Restricted

1720 E. 1st St

1517 E 3rd St

1242 Cedar Ave

765 Cerritos Ave
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Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Long Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Long Beach Studio Apartments | $2,227 | $1,395 | $4,056 |
Downtown Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,817 | $1,450 | $7,037 |
| Downtown Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,724 | $1,735 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,219 | $1,295 | $9,350 |
| Downtown Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Franklin Classical Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Long Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Long Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Long Beach is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Long Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Long Beach is Park Pacific Tower Senior Housing which is listed at $1,522, while the average apartment in Downtown Long Beach costs $4,193.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Long Beach?
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 8 regular apartments in Downtown Long Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Long Beach?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Long Beach have an average cost of $106 which is $4,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Long Beach.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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