Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $600 (263 Rentals)

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$825 - $1,395

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640 Elm

Long BeachCA90802

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Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Long Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 335 Pacific Avenue priced from $1,200. 1536-38 Locust Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
319 W 5th ST LONG BEACH, CA 908020BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,385
727 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
715-723 Lime AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Elm Avenue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
1324 Peterson Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $1.23 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 225 W 5th St Model at 225 W 5th St starting at $1,295 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Long Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
805 E. 7th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
1438 E 8th St, Unit Charming 2 bedroom1438 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.28
1436 E 8th St, Unit B1436 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.25
926 Long Beach Blvd, Unit 926926 Long Beach Blvd1BR,1BA$1.95
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
525-537 Chestnut Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.13
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27

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Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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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 $4,350.

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 $125 which is $4,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Long Beach.

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