
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Long Beach/Ports Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,006 (208 Rentals)


744 Pine Ave, Unit 3

530 W 9th St, Unit 07

636 Linden Ave, Unit 18

636 Linden Ave, Unit 07

1850 Henderson Ave, Unit 1850B

339 E 19th St

715-723 Lime Ave

Elm Avenue Apartments

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2345 Pine Ave, Unit 2345 Pine Ave, Unit 2345 Pine Ave
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1049 E 5th St

4154 N Business St

1730 E. 7th St. #1

744 Pine Ave, Unit 11

1074 Obispo Ave, Unit 109

4104 E 7th St, Unit Unit 6

67 Alamitos Ave, Unit 04

1324 N Peterson Ave, Unit 06

1460 Gaviota Ave, Unit 07

The Ray Apartments
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1819 E. 4th ST.

3340 2nd St

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135 Bonito Ave, Unit 17, Unit 17

1251 E Appleton St

6650 Myrtle Ave

307 W 7th St

Long Beach Terraces

2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.

433 Ohio Ave
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608 W 6th St, Unit 08

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3447 Caspian Ave

Country Villa Apartments

2652 E 15th St, Unit 2726

820 Temple Ave

3035 E. Mariquita St.

443 Orange Ave

Ocean Bliss

1055 Loma

CityView Apartments 62+ Community
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1101 Cherry Ave

1118 Temple Ave

1008 E 3rd St

701 Ohio Ave

1752 Cherry Ave

335 Junipero Ave

235 Linden Ave

40 Alamitos Ave

44 Alamitos Ave

Normandie Villa-1724 4th St., Long Beach
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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 | $2,091 | $1,006 | $4,056 |
| Long Beach/Ports 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,587 | $700 | $9,665 |
| Long Beach/Ports 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,729 | $10,000+ |
| Long Beach/Ports 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,014 | $1,295 | $9,350 |
| Long Beach/Ports 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,306 | $2,635 | $5,539 |
| Long Beach/Ports 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,282 | $4,575 | $9,990 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 The Dorms of Torrance which is listed at $1,006, while the average apartment in Long Beach/Ports costs $7,282.
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 77 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 $225 which is $7,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach/Ports.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.
