Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $600 (231 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Long Beach area of Long Beach.

property at 640 Elm

$925 - $1,495

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$925 - $1,495
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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640 Elm

Long BeachCA90802
property at 235 W 5th St

$1,195 - $3,685

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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235 W 5th St

Long BeachCA90802

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property at 237 W 5th St

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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237 W 5th St, Unit 3

237 W 5th St
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 636 Linden Ave priced from $635. 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
636 Linden AveStudioStudio,1BA$635
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
636 Chestnut AvenueStudio (308)Studio,1BA$1,300
446 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
333 W 4th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,335
326 E. 8thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
1728-1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1614 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 908020 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
Elm Avenue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $0.35 price per square foot 1119 E 12th St Model at 1119 E 12th St, Unit 1119 E. 12th Street in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios starting at $2,095 with a $1.23 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.
1119 E 12th St, Unit 1119 E. 12th Street1119 E 12th St2BR,1BA$0.35
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
1821 5th St.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.44
Long Beach Terraces1x11BR,1BA$2.22
768 Gaviota Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
97 LimeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49
636 Linden AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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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 636 Linden Ave listed at $635.

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 $1,550 at 1709 Lewis Street Unit 2.

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 $1,735 at 722-726 Maine Avenue.

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 Volta on Pine and starts from $4,132.

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