Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $820 (95 Rentals)

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property at 2629 Baltic Ave
$2,750

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Base Rent$2,750

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2629 Baltic Ave

Long BeachCA90810

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Chestnut Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Terraces

1853 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1916 Magnolia Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1916 Magnolia Ave

1916 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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445 W 15th St
Studio Apartments

445 W 15th St

445 W 15th StLong Beach, CA 90813
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LB1495 (NEW)
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

LB1495 (NEW)

1495 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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937 Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

937 Magnolia Ave

937 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Daisy Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Daisy Apartments

1151 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1981 Chestnut Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1981 Chestnut Ave

1981 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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1208 Daisy Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1208 Daisy Ave

1208 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1167 Daisy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1167 Daisy Ave

1167 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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3374 Santa Fe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3374 Santa Fe Ave

3374 Santa Fe AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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LB0325 (RUBS)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LB0325 (RUBS)

325 W 10th StLong Beach, CA 90813
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2133 Chestnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2133 Chestnut Ave

2133 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1210 Chestnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Chestnut Ave

1210 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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424 17th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

424 17th St

424 17th StLong Beach, CA 90813

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1233 Daisy Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 Daisy Ave

1233 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Cedar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar

1765 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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LB1415
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LB1415

1415 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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LB2464 (RUBS)
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LB2464 (RUBS)

2464 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1741-1749 Cedar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1741-1749 Cedar Ave

1741-1749 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1439 Cedar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1439 Cedar Ave

1439 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Magnolia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Apartments

1153-1161 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1601 Cedar Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1601 Cedar Ave

1601 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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Watson, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watson area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments priced from $1,250. LB1495 (NEW) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Watson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
LB1495 (NEW)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
1147 Broad Ave. (El Portal)STUDIOSStudio,1BA$1,450
LB0325 (RUBS)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,490
2133 Chestnut Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
1001-07 Banning Blvd., 339-351 Opp St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,575
633 Broad Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
LB14151BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
1841-1845 Chestnut Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Spanish Style Living In Long Beach!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.23 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios & Lofts in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 1 Bedrooms Model at Carson Terrace Senior Apartment starting at $1,771 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Carson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Daisy Studios & Lofts0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
Carson Terrace Senior Apartment1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.97
LB1471 RUBS (New)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.49
1723 Cedar Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.49
1959 Cedar #1-62BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.19
2133 Chestnut Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.30
LB0325 (RUBS)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
LB14151BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.50
1439 Cedar Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.71
LB1495 (NEW)0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Watson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watson is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watson?

The cheapest apartment in Watson is LB0325 (RUBS) which is listed at $1,490, while the average apartment in Watson costs $2,760.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watson?

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 10 regular apartments in Watson 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 Watson?

Cheap apartments in Watson have an average cost of $1,756 which is $1,004 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watson.

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