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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Beach, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westside Long Beach$1,949$1,6957
Old Lakewood City$2,835$1,68041
Long Beach/Ports$5,047$7991064

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood priced from $939. Northpointe in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$939
Northpointe1X1CRDA1BR,1BA$1,059
530 Chestnut AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,305
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,330
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Long Beach apartment is the 1208 Roswell Ave Model at 1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alamitos Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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
1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B1208 Roswell Ave3BR,2BA$1.73
132 Gaviota Ave, Unit 132132 Gaviota Ave3BR,2BA$1.88
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
1240 Long Beach Blvd, Unit #B1240 Long Beach Blvd2BR,1BA$1.98
18 E 56th St, Unit A18 E 56th St1BR,1BA$0.91
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Magnolia Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.99
853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853853 Cerritos Ave1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Long Beach?

There are currently 6402 Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $10,536. There are also 311 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Beach ranging from $895 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Long Beach ranges from $895 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,280.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Long Beach range from $1,295 to $9,125, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,684.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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