Apartments for Rent in the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA (503 Rentals)

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property at 2220 Gale Ave

$750 - $946

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$750 - $946

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$750 - $946

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2220 Gale Ave

Long BeachCA90810
property at 2419 San Francisco Ave

$4,200

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$4,200

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$4,200

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2419 San Francisco Ave

Long BeachCA90806

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property at 455 W Cowles St

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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455 W Cowles St

Long BeachCA90813

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property at 10 Rawhide Ln

$3,700

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$3,700

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$3,700

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

10 Rawhide Ln

CarsonCA90745
property at 1018 N Pioneer Ave

$4,450

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$4,450

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$4,450

4 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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1018 N Pioneer Ave

Los AngelesCA90744
property at 1514 E Young St

$1,500

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$1,500

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1514 E Young St

Los AngelesCA90744
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629 Edith Way
3 Bedroom Apartments

629 Edith Way

629 Edith WayLong Beach, CA 90807
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1862 Magnolia Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1862 Magnolia Ave

1862 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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2123 W Columbia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2123 W Columbia St

2123 W Columbia StLong Beach, CA 90810
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1830 W Willow St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1830 W Willow St

1830 W Willow StLong Beach, CA 90810

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Watson, Long Beach, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Watson area of Long Beach, CA?

As of today, July 31, 2026, there are currently 503 available Watson apartments priced from $1,250 to $5,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,790.

How much are Studio apartments in Watson?

There are currently 171 Studio Apartments in Watson with rent ranges from $1,250 to $2,473 with an average price of $1,633.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Watson Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Watson ranges from $1,550 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,335.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Watson cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Watson range from $1,850 to $3,750. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,017.

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