Cheap Homes for Rent in Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2220 Gale Ave, Unit Room 2, Unit Room 2

2220 Gale Ave

Long BeachCA90810

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$1,5951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1424 Chestnut Ave, Unit 16

1424 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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$1,6251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1629 W Summit St, Unit 1627-B

1629 W Summit StLong Beach, CA 90810

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$1,7251 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1211 Magnolia Ave, Unit 1- Bedroom

1211 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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$1,9951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1934 Magnolia Ave, Unit 2

1934 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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$2,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available May 1

3233 Easy Ave

Long BeachCA90810

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Watson, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Watson?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Watson 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$3,181	$2,650	$3,900
Watson 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$3,465	$3,000	$3,900
Watson 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$4,700	$4,700	$4,700

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There are currently 6 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
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA

As of April 27, 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 4126 Del Mar Ave Model at 4126 Del Mar Ave starting at $3,850 with a $3.18 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.
Daisy Studios	0BR/1.0BA	Studio ,1BA	$1.23
4126 Del Mar Ave	4126 Del Mar Ave	2BR,2BA	$3.18
1116 Magnolia Ave	1116 Magnolia Ave	2BR,1BA	$2.41
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
Harbor Apartments	Deluxe 2bd, 1 bath	2BR,1BA	$2.86
1146	1BR/1.0BA	1BR,1BA	$2.80
132 E. I St.	1 Bed 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$3.35
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.	Studio	Studio ,1BA	$3.19

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Best Local Schools in
Watson, Long Beach, CA

Hudson K-8

Long Beach Unified School District

Public School - Grades K-5 (224)

6 out of 10

Cabrillo High

Long Beach Unified School District

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1652)

3 out of 10

Stephens Middle

Long Beach Unified School District

Public School - Grades 6-8 (658)

8 out of 10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Watson

What type of rentals are currently available in Watson?

There are currently 478 Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $4,000. There are also 13 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watson ranging from $2,650 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watson ranges from $2,650 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,782.

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