Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $600 (221 Rentals)

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property at 640 Elm

$925 - $1,495

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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 1851 Magnolia Ave

$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1851 Magnolia Ave

Long BeachCA90806

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636 Linden Ave
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636 Linden Ave

636 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90802

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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 1730 E. 7th St. priced from $1,350. Long Beach Terraces 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
1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Long Beach Terraces0x1Studio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
1141 Pine AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
545 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Elm Avenue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
1324 Peterson Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
330 Cedar Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1905 E Florida St Model at 1905 E Florida St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 2 Bed + 2 Bath Model at 600 Almond Ave starting at $2,295 with a $1.91 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.
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.22
805 E. 7th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
1118 N Norman Ct, Unit 11118 N Norman Ct2BR,1BA$2.16
768 Gaviota Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Pine and 9th Executive Suites, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.35
Sands Apartments1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52
731-745 Orange Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.51

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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 1730 E. 7th St. listed at $1,350.

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 $1,595 at 1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave.

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 $4,152.

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