Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Long Beach/Ports Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (552 Rentals)

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property at 800 Pacific Ave

$1,295 - $1,595

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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800 Pacific Ave

Long BeachCA90813

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225 W 5th St
$1,395 - $1,599
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225 W 5th St

225 W 5th StLong Beach, CA 90802
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property at 723 E 6th St

$1,395

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723 E 6th St

Long BeachCA90802

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1382 Molino Ave, Unit A
$1,595
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1382 Molino Ave, Unit A

1382 Molino AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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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 Furnished on Flint priced from $820. The Dorms of Torrance has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Long Beach/Ports apartments for rent in Long Beach, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on FlintStudio 8Studio,$820
The Dorms of Torrance0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$935
335 Pacific Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,200
1240 Dawson Ave0/1Studio,1BA$1,295
1527 Junipero Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,295
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
319 W 5th ST LONG BEACH, CA 908020BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,305
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
326 E. 8thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375

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

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Beach/Ports area is the $1.96 price per square foot 770 W 2nd St Model at 770 W 2nd St, Unit 1 in the in the Miraleste neighborhood starting from $3,975. The second greatest value Long Beach/Ports apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios starting at $2,095 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach 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.
770 W 2nd St, Unit 1770 W 2nd St3BR,2BA$1.96
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
16141 Eucalyptus Ave3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.85
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.14
San Pedro Bank LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.80
2144 W. 182nd St.2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Harbor ApartmentsDeluxe 2bed 1ba ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIA...2BR,1BA$1.75
17825 Crenshaw Blvd, Unit 317825 Crenshaw Blvd2BR,1BA$1.98
5860 Orange Ave, Unit #15860 Orange Ave2BR,2BA$1.95
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,375.

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

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach/Ports is Furnished on Flint which is listed at $1,489, while the average apartment in Long Beach/Ports costs $4,575.

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 69 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 $204 which is $4,371 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach/Ports.

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