Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $800 (33 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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$925 - $1,495

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$925 - $1,495

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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$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

$1,395

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$1,395

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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237 W 5th St, Unit 1

237 W 5th St
Long BeachCA90802
property at 723 E 3rd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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723 E 3rd St, Unit 11

723 E 3rd St
Long BeachCA90802

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property at 1851 Magnolia Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1851 Magnolia Ave

Long BeachCA90806
property at 435 W 4th St

$1,695 - $1,995

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435 W 4th 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 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments priced from $1,250. 326 E. 8th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
326 E. 8thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
545 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
215 W. 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Elm Avenue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,475
1324 Peterson Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $0.86 price per square foot 225 W 5th St Model at 225 W 5th St in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 1905 E Florida St Model at 1905 E Florida St, Unit 2 starting at $1,495 with a $1.07 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.
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.22
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
1118 N Norman Ct, Unit 11118 N Norman Ct2BR,1BA$2.16
768 Gaviota Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
459 Orange Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.47
1141 Pine AveContemporary 1Bed & 1BathStudio ,1BA$2.23
The Sands1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #2

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

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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 1947 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $9,350. There are also 118 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 $4,002.

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 $1,295 to $9,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,845 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,850.

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