Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (34 Rentals)

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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 530 Chestnut Ave priced from $1,195. 1536-38 Locust Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
530 Chestnut AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,305
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Orange Terrace ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,485
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $1.45 price per square foot 575 Elm Ave Model at 575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 132 Gaviota Ave Model at 132 Gaviota Ave, Unit 132 starting at $3,200 with a $1.88 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.
575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH575 Elm Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.45
132 Gaviota Ave, Unit 132132 Gaviota Ave3BR,2BA$1.88
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
1931 E 3rd St, Unit 19311931 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.00
1240 Long Beach Blvd, Unit #B1240 Long Beach Blvd2BR,1BA$1.98
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.13
853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853853 Cerritos Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
437 Walnut Ave, Unit 2437 Walnut Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
Long Beach Terraces0x1Studio ,1BA$2.14
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27

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Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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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 1957 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $9,125. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Long Beach ranging from $1,295 to $9,995.

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 $1,295 to $9,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,725.

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