Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Long Beach/Ports Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (628 Rentals)

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Long Beach/Ports, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Long Beach/Ports Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Long Beach/Ports area of Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at The Dorms of Torrance priced from $963. 805 S Centre St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Long Beach/Ports apartments for rent in Long Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$963
805 S Centre St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,045
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1,153
527 W 15th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,187
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
626 East 5th Street LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
1641 Loma Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach/Ports, CA

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Beach/Ports area is the $1.23 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios & Lofts in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Long Beach/Ports apartment is the 1x2 Model at San Pedro Bank Lofts starting at $3,130 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Beach/Ports apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Daisy Studios & Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
San Pedro Bank Lofts1x21BR,2BA$1.94
225 W 5th St225 W 5th St3BR,2BA$0.86
22707 Figueroa St2 Bed/2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.81
635 W 21st St, Unit 635-D635 W 21st St2BR,2BA$1.85
2121 W 157th St, Unit 22121 W 157th St2BR,1BA$1.88
22 E 56th St, Unit 22 E 56th St22 E 56th St1BR,1BA$0.92
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Northpointe1 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable1BR,1BA$1.56
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)STUDIOStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Long Beach. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Beach/Ports Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Long Beach/Ports?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Beach/Ports is under $1,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach/Ports?

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach/Ports is Northpointe which is listed at $1,153, while the average apartment in Long Beach/Ports costs $2,690.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Beach/Ports?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Long Beach/Ports that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Beach/Ports?

Cheap apartments in Long Beach/Ports have an average cost of $130 which is $2,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach/Ports.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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