Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Estates Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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1760 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Park Ave

1760 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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Bayside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Apartments

54 62nd PlLong Beach, CA 90803
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70 Glendora Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Glendora Ave

70 Glendora AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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208-210 Granada Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208-210 Granada Ave

208-210 Granada AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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55 61st Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 61st Pl

55 61st PlLong Beach, CA 90803
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5261 E The Toledo
1 Bedroom Apartments

5261 E The Toledo

5261 E The ToledoLong Beach, CA 90803

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1780 Park Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1780 Park Ave

1780 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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The Toledo
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Toledo

5254 E The ToledoLong Beach, CA 90803
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5551 E 23rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5551 E 23rd St

5551 E 23rd StLong Beach, CA 90815
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1740 Park Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1740 Park Avenue

1740 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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5120 Livingston Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Livingston Dr

5120-5132 E Livingston DrLong Beach, CA 90803
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Granada Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Apartments

5101 E Anaheim StLong Beach, CA 90804
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5401 E Anaheim Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5401 E Anaheim Rd

5401 E Anaheim RdLong Beach, CA 90815
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220 Argonne Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Argonne Ave

220 Argonne AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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5201 E Anaheim Rd.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201 E Anaheim Rd.

5201 E Anaheim RdLong Beach, CA 90815
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341 10th St, Unit B
$2,150

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Base Rent$2,150

Total Monthly Price$2,150
Studio Apartment Available Sep 10

341 10th St, Unit B

341 10th StSeal Beach, CA 90740
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3601-3609 Howard Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3601-3609 Howard Ave

3601-3609 Howard AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720
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University Park Estates, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park Estates area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gondolier Apartments priced from $1,540. 1740 Park Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable University Park Estates apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gondolier Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,540
1740 Park Avenue1 Bd / 1 Ba - Downstairs1BR,1BA$2,095
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 2+22BR,2BA$2,450
Patio Gardens2 x 1 Flat2BR,1BA$2,595
5201 E Anaheim Rd.2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,600
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan D1BR,1BA$2,650
Pathways at Bixby VillageThe Belmont1BR,1BA$2,777
1720 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs Corner2BR,1BA$2,795
Park Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park Estates, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park Estates area is the $3.08 price per square foot 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Bixby Hill Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,527. The second greatest value University Park Estates apartment is the 2 Bed x 2 Bath Model at Park Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bixby Hill Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$3.08
Park Apartments2 Bed x 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.85
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
1720 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs Corner2BR,1BA$3.39
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan D1BR,1BA$3.31
Channel PointDel Mar1BR,1BA$4.05
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 1+11BR,1BA$3.29
Pathways at Bixby VillageThe Belmont1BR,1BA$4.21
1740 Park Avenue1 Bd / 1 Ba - Downstairs1BR,1BA$3.41
Gondolier Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath w/ A.C.1BR,1BA$4.10

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University Park Estates, Long Beach, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Estates Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park Estates Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Park Estates Apartment is $1,540 at Gondolier Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Park Estates Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Park Estates is starting from $2,450 at Ascent Apartment Homes.

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