Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $800 (17 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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Cedar Court South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Court South

1843-1865 Cedar 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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Furnished on Flint
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Furnished on Flint

821 Flint AveWilmington, CA 90744
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Marine
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Marine

822 N Marine AveWilmington, CA 90744
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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 Furnished on Flint priced from $870. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on FlintStudio 8Studio,$870
916-918 Watson AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395
Avalon PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
MAGNOLIADeluxe 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $1.82 price per square foot 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) starting at $1,799 with a $2.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.82
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach)2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10
1980 Harbor Ave2/12BR,1BA$2.63
1600 Chestnut Ave1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
2232-2234 Santa Fe Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.88
445 W 11th St, Unit #445445 W 11th St2BR,1BA$3.00
MAGNOLIADeluxe 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
1161 DAISY AVE1x11BR,1BA$2.75
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.StudioStudio ,1BA$3.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watson, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #32

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

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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 Furnished on Flint which is listed at $1,489, while the average apartment in Watson costs $2,100.

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 7 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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