Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $635 (253 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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$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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property at 440 Chestnut Ave

$1,695

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$1,695
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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440 Chestnut Ave, Unit 1

440 Chestnut Ave
Long BeachCA90802
property at 550 Orange Ave

$1,700

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550 Orange Ave, Unit 1

550 Orange Ave
Long BeachCA90802
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636 Linden Ave
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636 Linden Ave

636 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90802
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1135 E 12th St
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1135 E 12th St

1135 E 12th StLong Beach, CA 90813

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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. 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
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
636 Chestnut AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
LB1495 (NEW)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
The American Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,325
446 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
1377 Warren Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,329
727 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,345
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of September 02, 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 & Lofts 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 Studios & Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
847 Cerritos Ave4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$2.07
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
319 Walnut Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.30
432-446 Walnut Avenue3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$2.23
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
28-36 Cerritos Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.14
436 W 4th St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.12
125 Cherry Ave0x1Studio ,1BA$2.40

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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 335 Pacific Avenue listed at $1,200.

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 $1,495 at 1615 Rose 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 $1,750 at 1033 Hoffman Ave in Long Beach.

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 432-446 Walnut Avenue and starts from $2,295.

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