Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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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1495 Cedar Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1495 Cedar Ave

1495 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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1415 Cedar Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Cedar Ave

1415 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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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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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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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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1210 Chestnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Chestnut Ave

1210 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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Marine Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marine Court

822 N Marine AveWilmington, CA 90744
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Furnished on Flint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furnished on Flint

821 Flint AveWilmington, CA 90744

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 Furnished on Flint priced from $939. 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Watson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$939
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
1001-1007 Banning Blvd.StudioStudio,1BA$1,575
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $2.33 price per square foot 2 bed, 1 bath Model at Parkview in the in the Watson neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2Bedroom2BathroomC Model at Renaissance at City Center Apartments starting at $3,395 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Links at Victoria 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.
Parkview2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.33
Renaissance at City Center Apartments2Bedroom2BathroomC2BR,2BA$3.57
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
445 W 11th St, Unit #445445 W 11th St2BR,1BA$2.85
1309 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Unit 13091309 E Pacific Coast Hwy2BR,1BA$3.65
1161 DAISY AVE1x11BR,1BA$2.75
2232-2234 Santa Fe Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.92
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.19
1001-1007 Banning Blvd.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watson, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #30

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $2,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watson?

The cheapest apartment in Watson is 1161 DAISY AVE which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Watson costs $2,549.

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 13 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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