
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA Under $1,200 (32 Rentals)


640 Elm

507 Rose Ave

Elm

1495 Cedar Ave

235 Linden Ave

1415 Cedar Ave

765 Cerritos Ave
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1242 Cedar Ave

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530 Chestnut Ave

1517 E 3rd St

Shoreline Apartments

426 Atlantic Ave

1216 E 3rd St
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335 Pacific Avenue

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1135 E 3rd St

44 Alamitos Ave

40 Alamitos Ave

749 Gardenia Ave

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73 Alamitos Ave
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1008 E 3rd St

1101 Cherry Ave

725 Orange Ave

443 Orange Ave

1135 E 12th St
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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 | $2,242 | $1,350 | $4,056 |
| Downtown Long Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,794 | $1,495 | $5,840 |
| Downtown Long Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,681 | $1,735 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Long Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,678 | $1,495 | $9,350 |
| Downtown Long Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Long Beach
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Long Beach?
There are currently 1,772 Studio Apartments in Downtown Long Beach with rent ranges from $1,350 to $4,056 with an average price of $2,242.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Long Beach Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Long Beach ranges from $1,495 to $5,840 with an average monthly rent of $2,794.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Long Beach cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Long Beach range from $1,735 to $10,021. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,681.
How expensive are Downtown Long Beach Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 506 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Long Beach on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,495 to $9,350 - averaging $4,678 for the location.
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