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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 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments priced from $1,295. 0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
727 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Elm Avenue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
634 CedarStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1141 Pine Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
97 LimeStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $1.67 price per square foot 575 Elm Ave Model at 575 Elm Ave, Unit 21 in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 1530 Henderson Ave Model at 1530 Henderson Ave starting at $2,495 with a $2.15 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.
575 Elm Ave, Unit 21575 Elm Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.67
1530 Henderson Ave1530 Henderson Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.46
1821 5th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
548 Magnolia Ave, Unit 548548 Magnolia Ave2BR,1BA$2.49
1232 E Appleton St1232 E Appleton2BR,1BA$2.50
768 Gaviota Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27
644 5th StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.41
97 LimeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Long Beach Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Long Beach?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Long Beach is at 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Apartment is $1,475 at 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Long Beach is starting from $1,895 at Elm Avenue Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Long Beach Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Long Beach Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 811 Gardenia Avenue and starts from $2,395.

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