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Los Angeles's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$2,100$1,6955
Old Lakewood City$2,800$1,68045
Long Beach/Ports$6,300$7991052

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Ocean Bliss in the Belmont Heights neighborhood priced from $924. 530 Chestnut Ave in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ocean BlissStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$924
530 Chestnut AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Northpointe2x1drda2BR,1BA$1,270
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
326 E. 8thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Elm Avenue Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
727 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1141 Pine Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
ARTESIA (Garden)Deluxe Studio ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIAL!...Studio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Beach area is the $2.00 price per square foot 438 N Crystal Ct Model at 438 N Crystal Ct, Unit C in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Long Beach apartment is the 1933 E 3rd St Model at 1933 E 3rd St, Unit 1933 starting at $2,825 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach 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.
438 N Crystal Ct, Unit C438 N Crystal Ct2BR,2.5BA$2.00
1933 E 3rd St, Unit 19331933 E 3rd St2BR,1BA$2.13
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.13
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Balboa1BR,1BA$1.93
2230 E Ocean Blvd, Unit 202230 E Ocean Blvd1BR,1BA$2.19
16131 Eucalyptus Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.08
Northpointe2x1ctc2BR,1BA$2.11
Long Beach Terraces1x11BR,1BA$2.22
43 Granada Ave, Unit 443 Granada AveStudio ,1BA$2.22
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Long Beach?

There are currently 6410 Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $893 to $9,758. There are also 314 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Beach ranging from $995 to $18,000.

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 $995 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,666.

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 $9,350, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $11,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,595 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

Written by: Rachel Presser

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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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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