
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $600 (233 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Long Beach area of Long Beach.


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225 W 5th St

924 Pine Ave

500 E. 6th

634 Cedar

Elm Avenue Apartments

1154 Cedar Ave

744 Pine Ave

744 Pine Ave

723 E 6th St
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1230 N Loma Vista Dr

715-723 Lime Ave

1826 Cerritos Ave

803 Magnolia Ave

501 W 8th St

451 W 4th St

1324 N Peterson Ave

67 Alamitos Ave

1460 Gaviota Ave

1460 Gaviota Ave
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1631 E 4th St

67 Alamitos Ave

Long Beach Terraces

1251 E Appleton St

915 E Ocean Blvd

1749 Cedar Ave

1495 N Peterson Ave

911 Alamitos Ave

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1905 E Florida St

525 Chestnut Ave
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621 Cerritos Ave

521 Olive Ave

125 W 5th St

1023 E 12th St

1900 E Appleton St

1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

725 E 8th St

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Orange Point Apartments, 500-502 Orange Ave

1590 Henderson Ave

1136 Linden Ave
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215 W. 7th

1146

Orange Terrace Apartments

731-745 Orange Avenue

119 Orange Ave

908 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

915 Cherry Ave

1631 E 4th St

1045 E 4th St

1819 E 7th St
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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 | $1,325 | $4,166 |
| Downtown Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,522 | $7,037 |
| Downtown Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $1,695 | $7,995 |
| Downtown Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,169 | $1,295 | $9,350 |
| Downtown Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 233 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 335 Pacific Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1536-38 Locust Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 319 W 5th ST LONG BEACH, CA 90802 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,305 |
| 500 E. 6th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 326 E. 8th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Regent | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 634 Cedar | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Elm Gate Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 715-723 Lime Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA
As of March 04, 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 1905 E Florida St Model at 1905 E Florida St starting at $1,595 with a $1.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1905 E Florida St | 1905 E Florida St | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| 143 E 10th St, Unit 143 | 143 E 10th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 1436 E 8th St, Unit B | 1436 E 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 1438 E 8th St, Unit Charming 2 bedroom | 1438 E 8th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 1244 E. 4th Street Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| 839 Gaviota Ave, Unit F | 839 Gaviota Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Park Pacific Tower Senior Housing | Park Pacific | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| MAGNOLIA | Deluxe 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 1324 Peterson Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
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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 $1,425.
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 $4,226.
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 12 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 $123 which is $4,103 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Long Beach.
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