
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Long Beach/Ports Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (329 Rentals)
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Long Beach Terraces

1730 E. 7th St.

Garden Park East Apartments

744 Pine Ave, Unit 3

1643 Locust Ave, Unit 03

1122 Cherry Ave, Unit D

1850 Henderson Ave, Unit B

6650 Myrtle Ave

936 Cedar Ave, Unit 09
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1208 Daisy Ave, Unit 09

433 Ohio Ave

Elm Avenue Apartments

2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.

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1905 E Florida St, Unit 2

The Ray Apartments

1119 St Louis Ave

774B Cherry Ave

744 Pine Ave, Unit 11

908 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Unit 11
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1324 N Peterson Ave, Unit 06

1029 Magnolia Ave

936 Cedar Ave, Unit 02

1460 Gaviota Ave, Unit 10

2666 Atlantic Ave

Gondolier Apartments

1251 E Appleton St

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2904 E 63rd St, Unit BACK

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2139 Pacific Ave, Unit C

644 5th St
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Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Active Adult Apartments

731-745 Orange Avenue

1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

417 W 10th St

4104 E 7th St, Unit 6

1629 W Summit St, Unit 1627-B

908 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Unit 04

1424 Chestnut Ave, Unit 16

539 E 11th St, Unit 07

1760 Park Ave
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636 Linden Ave

1135 E 12th St

Las Palmas

1509 Rose Ave

Loma Apartments

443 Orange Ave

Grisham Community Housing

725 Orange Ave

Ocean Bliss

Seal Beach Apartment
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Long Beach/Ports, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Beach/Ports?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach/Ports Studio Apartments | $2,053 | $1,006 | $3,938 |
| Long Beach/Ports 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $900 | $7,878 |
| Long Beach/Ports 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,205 | $1,735 | $9,578 |
| Long Beach/Ports 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,132 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
| Long Beach/Ports 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,396 | $2,635 | $5,529 |
| Long Beach/Ports 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,209 | $4,495 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 329 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Long Beach/Ports Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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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 $1,006. 6410 N Paramount Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Long Beach/Ports apartments for rent in Long Beach, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorms of Torrance | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,006 |
| 6410 N Paramount Blvd | Junior Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 1240 Dawson Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1135 Dawson Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 1730 E. 7th St. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Regent | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Northpointe | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $1,383 |
| 1141 Pine Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 916-918 Watson Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 215 W. 7th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach/Ports, CA
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Beach/Ports area is the $0.29 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Fountain Creek Apartments in the in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Long Beach/Ports apartment is the Studio Model at San Pedro Bank Lofts starting at $2,590 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Creek Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.29 |
| San Pedro Bank Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.50 |
| 16141 Eucalyptus Ave | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.85 |
| 1905 E Florida St, Unit 2 | 1905 E Florida St | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 22707 Figueroa St | 2 Bed/2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.81 |
| Cornuta Pines Apartments | 2BD/1.5 BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
| 805 E. 7th St. | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Please visit our beautiful, Newly Renovated Spacious Studio Apartment | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach/Ports?
The cheapest apartment in Long Beach/Ports is Gondolier Apartments which is listed at $1,540, while the average apartment in Long Beach/Ports costs $4,825.
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 54 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 $180 which is $4,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach/Ports.
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