
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Poly High Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $600 (122 Rentals)
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324 E Esther St, Unit 7

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2345 Pine Ave, Unit 2345 Pine Ave, Unit 2345 Pine Ave

1324 N Peterson Ave, Unit 06

936 Cedar Ave, Unit 09

1460 Gaviota Ave, Unit 10

1119 St Louis Ave

1424 Chestnut Ave, Unit 16

539 E 11th St, Unit 07

211 W 21st St
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2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.

1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave

1111 Walnut Ave

1430 Elm Avenue

1146

2159 Elm

2315 Earl Avenue

915 Cherry Ave, Unit 211

1020 Orange Ave, Unit 1020 Orange ave

1871 Pacific Ave, Unit 1871
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1028 Orange Ave, Unit 12

1880 Locust Ave.

1460 Gaviota Ave, Unit 02

915 Cherry Ave, Unit 110

1934 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2

1050 Gaviota Ave, Unit 12

1930 Magnolia Ave

1080 St Louis Ave

1056 Orange Ave, Unit 1056 Orange Ave.

1135 E 12th St
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1101 Cherry Ave

Chestnut Terraces

1916 Magnolia Ave

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Cedar Court South

1752 Cherry Ave

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1495 Cedar Ave

2219 E 10th St
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2388 Lime Ave

1415 Cedar Ave

1368 Cherry Ave

1242 Cedar Ave

445 W 15th St

1527 Junipero Ave

1240 Dawson Ave

2024 Locust Ave

1632 Walnut Ave

2133 1/2 Pacific Ave
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Poly High, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Poly High?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poly High Studio Apartments | $1,832 | $1,395 | $3,000 |
| Poly High 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,161 | $700 | $3,700 |
| Poly High 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $1,800 | $3,975 |
| Poly High 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,265 | $2,395 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 122 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Poly High Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available Poly High Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Poly High area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1240 Dawson Ave priced from $1,295. 1135 Dawson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Poly High apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1240 Dawson Ave | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 1135 Dawson Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| 2014 Chestnut Avenue | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Elm Gate Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1324 Peterson Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 2070-2080 Magnolia Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 1536-38 Locust Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| 1049-1053 Pine Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Poly High, CA
As of May 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Poly High area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 1525 Pine Ave. in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Poly High apartment is the 2/2 Model at 1918 Chestnut Ave starting at $2,295 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Watson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Poly High apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1525 Pine Ave. | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 1918 Chestnut Ave | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 1056 Orange Ave, Unit 1056 Orange Ave. | 1056 Orange Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 642 E 10th St, Unit A | 642 E 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| 1141 Pine Ave | Contemporary 1Bed & 1Bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| 2212 E 15th St | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Newly Remodeled Beautiful 1 Bedroom/ 1 bathroom Apartment! With PARKING! | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 1146 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 1430 Elm Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Poly High Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Poly High?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Poly High is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Poly High?
The cheapest apartment in Poly High is 1386-1388 Martin Luther King Jr Ave which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Poly High costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Poly High?
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 2 regular apartments in Poly High that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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