Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Long Beach Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,200 (45 Rentals)

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360 W Ocean Blvd

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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 335 Pacific Avenue priced from $1,200. 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
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
319 W 5th ST LONG BEACH, CA 908020BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,305
636 Chestnut AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
433 E. 3rdStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
c4270BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
634 CedarStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
5210BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $1.82 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 1905 E Florida St Model at 1905 E Florida St 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.
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.82
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
1438 E 8th St, Unit Charming 2 bedroom1438 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.40
1436 E 8th St, Unit B1436 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.25
839 Gaviota Ave, Unit A839 Gaviota Ave2BR,1BA$2.47
301BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.40
1753 E Ocean Blvd1 BD 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.49
MAGNOLIADeluxe 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
1324 Peterson Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.49
97 LimeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Long Beach

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

There are currently 1975 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $9,651. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Long Beach ranging from $1,295 to $15,995.

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 $15,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,612.

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 $1,295 to $15,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,850.

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