
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,395 (109 Rentals)


636 Linden Ave, Unit 18

636 Linden Ave, Unit 07

530 W 9th St, Unit 06

1850 Henderson Ave, Unit 1850B

715-723 Lime Ave

635 E 9th St, Unit Unit 4

Elm Avenue Apartments

1730 E. 7th St. #17

936 Cedar Ave, Unit 09
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67 Alamitos Ave, Unit 04

1460 Gaviota Ave, Unit 07

1324 N Peterson Ave, Unit 06

744 Pine Ave, Unit 11

1819 E. 4th ST. #15

1251 E Appleton St

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135 Bonito Ave, Unit 17, Unit 17

307 W 7th St

1510 E Broadway
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608 W 6th St, Unit 08

26 Alamitos Ave.

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316 W 4th St

443 Orange Ave

1101 Cherry Ave

1008 E 3rd St

1752 Cherry Ave

235 Linden Ave

44 Alamitos Ave

40 Alamitos Ave
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Normandie Villa-1724 4th St., Long Beach

1135 E 3rd St

1216 E 3rd St

1495 Cedar Ave

426 Atlantic Ave

Elm

Shoreline Apartments

530 Chestnut Ave

73 Alamitos Ave

The Blue Note Studio Garden Apartments
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1415 Cedar Ave

335 Pacific Avenue

The Blackstone Apartments

1045 Daisy Ave Apartments

Magnolia

Plymouth West Apartments (Senior 62+)

445 W 15th St

433 E. 3rd

445 W 9th St

624 W 5th 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 | $2,275 | $1,395 | $4,056 |
| Downtown Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,495 | $7,037 |
| Downtown Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,639 | $1,735 | $7,995 |
| Downtown Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,336 | $1,295 | $9,350 |
| Downtown Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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How much rent can you afford?
The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.
Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Franklin Classical Middle
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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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Long Beach?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Long Beach is 335 Pacific Avenue which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown Long Beach costs $4,290.
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 7 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 $125 which is $4,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Long Beach.
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