Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Estates Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 5701 E Los Arcos St

$1,500

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$1,500
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5701 E Los Arcos St

Long BeachCA90815

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Channel Point
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$3,066 - $3,871
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Channel Point

5926 Bixby Village DrLong Beach, CA 90803
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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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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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1720 Park Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Park Avenue

1720 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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5441,43,51 E 2nd St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5441,43,51 E 2nd St.

5441-5451 E 2nd StLong 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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4786 E Malta St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4786 E Malta St

4786 E Malta StLong 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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5401 E Anaheim Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5401 E Anaheim Rd

5401 E Anaheim RdLong 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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220 Argonne Ave
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220 Argonne Ave

220 Argonne AveLong Beach, CA 90803
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Park Villa
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Villa

1741-1761 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
property at 6821 E Ocean Blvd

$2,999 - $7,499

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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6821 E Ocean Blvd

Long BeachCA90803

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property at 333 1st St

$2,860 - $4,300

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 3

333 1st St

Seal BeachCA90740
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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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3622 Howard Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3622 Howard Ave

3622 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. Marina Apartments & Boat Slips has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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
Marina Apartments & Boat SlipsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,945
eaves Seal BeachS1Studio,1BA$2,045
5441,43,51 E 2nd St.1Bed & 1Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Pathways at Bixby VillageThe Naples1BR,1BA$2,317
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$2,451
1740 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,495
Patio Gardens2 x 1 Flat2BR,1BA$2,595
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan D1BR,1BA$2,712

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park Estates, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park Estates area is the $3.35 price per square foot Plan N Model at Park Avenue Apartments in the in the Los Altos neighborhood starting from $4,183. The second greatest value University Park Estates apartment is the Plan H Model at Beverly Plaza Apartments starting at $4,260 with a $3.71 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.
Park Avenue ApartmentsPlan N3BR,2BA$3.35
Beverly Plaza ApartmentsPlan H1BR,1.5BA$3.71
Bixby Hill Apartments1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.19
Patio Gardens2 x 1.5 Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Ascent Apartment Homes(RW) 2+22BR,2BA$3.10
1740 Park Avenue2 Bd / 1 Ba - Upstairs2BR,1BA$3.06
215 Covina Ave, Unit 3215 Covina Ave2BR,1BA$3.86
Marina Apartments & Boat SlipsOne Bedroom/ One Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
5441,43,51 E 2nd St.1Bed & 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.31
Pacific View Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.70

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University Park Estates, Long Beach, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Estates Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Park Estates?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Park Estates is at Pacific View Apartment Homes listed at $1,945.

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 $2,495 at 1740 Park Avenue.

What is the most affordable University Park Estates Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University Park Estates Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ascent Apartment Homes and starts from $3,095.

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