Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes 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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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
property at 237 W 5th St

$1,395

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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. Long Beach Senior Arts Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. 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
Long Beach Senior Arts Colony1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$974
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
636 Chestnut AvenueStudio (308)Studio,1BA$1,300
333 W 4th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,335
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
446 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
The American Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,450
2450BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of July 28, 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
847 Cerritos Ave4 Beds, 1 Baths4BR,1BA$2.07
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
1821 5th St.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.44
768 Gaviota Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
1615 Rose Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.24
125 Cherry Ave0x1Studio ,1BA$2.40
636 Linden AveStudioStudio ,1BA$1.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Long Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Long Beach?

There are currently 1954 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $9,350. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Long Beach ranging from $825 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Long Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Long Beach ranges from $825 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,718.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Long Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Long Beach range from $1,195 to $9,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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