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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $800 (68 Rentals)
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2346 Seabright Ave
Long BeachCA90810
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1424 Chestnut Ave, Unit 16
1424 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.
2076 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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3447 Caspian Ave
3447 Caspian AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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1629 W Summit St, Unit 1627-B
1629 W Summit StLong Beach, CA 90810
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1765 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1211 Magnolia Ave, Unit 1- Bedroom
1211 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)
3010-3028 Santa Fe AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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1146-1152 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1930 Magnolia Ave
Long BeachCA90806
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1934 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2
1934 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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Harbor Apartments
1870 Harbor AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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2232-2234 Santa Fe Ave.
2232-2234 Santa Fe AvLong Beach, CA 90810
2425 W Cameron St
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1903 Henderson Ave
Long BeachCA90806
1935-1937 Cedar Ave
Long BeachCA90806
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CityView Apartments 62+ Community
3333 Pacific PlLong Beach, CA 90806
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Chestnut Terraces
1853 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1916 Magnolia Ave
1916 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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Cedar North Apartments
1895 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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Cedar Middle Apartments
1855 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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Cedar Court South
1843-1865 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1495 Cedar Ave
1495 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1415 Cedar Ave
1415 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1045 Daisy Ave Apartments
1045 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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445 W 15th St
445 W 15th StLong Beach, CA 90813
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937 Magnolia Ave
937 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Daisy Apartments
1151 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1981 Chestnut Ave
1981 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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2014 Chestnut Avenue
2014 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1167 Daisy Ave
1167 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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3374 Santa Fe Ave
3374 Santa Fe AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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1019-1027 Cedar Ave
1019 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1210 Chestnut Ave
1210 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1019-1027 Cedar Avenue Apartments
1027 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1233 Daisy Ave
1233 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1208 Daisy Ave
1208 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1741-1749 Cedar Ave
1741-1749 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1601 Cedar Ave
1601 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1153-1161 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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3610-3620 Santa Fe Ave
3610-3620 Santa Fe AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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19th St Apartments
1315 W 19th StLong Beach, CA 90810
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1121 Daisy Avenue
1121 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1600 Chestnut Ave
1600 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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2135 Santa Fe Ave.
2135 Santa Fe AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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1427 West Parade Street
1427 W Parade StLong Beach, CA 90810
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LB0985 (Rubs) (Imp.)
985 N Park CorLong Beach, CA 90813
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2166 Chestnut Ave
2166 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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Daisy Studios
946-950 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Watson, Long Beach, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Studio Apartments | $1,847 | $1,395 | $2,525 |
| Watson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,595 | $3,050 |
| Watson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $1,729 | $3,400 |
| Watson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,600 | $3,200 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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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 2014 Chestnut Avenue priced from $1,395. 916-918 Watson Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Watson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 2014 Chestnut Avenue | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 916-918 Watson Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 633 Broad Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 2070-2080 Magnolia Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 2519 E. Monroe St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 132 E. I St. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,729 |
| 1146 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| 2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.23 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) starting at $1,729 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Watson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Daisy Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 1918 Chestnut Ave | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Renaissance at City Center Apartments | 2Bedroom2BathroomA | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
| Harbor Apartments | Deluxe 2bed 1ba ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE-IN SPECIA... | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 1146 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 2070-2080 Magnolia Ave. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
| 2014 Chestnut Avenue | 0/1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
| 633 Broad Ave. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.23 |
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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 $1,850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watson?
The cheapest apartment in Watson is 2519 E. Monroe St. which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Watson costs $4,495.
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 4 regular apartments in Watson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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