
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $1,000 (36 Rentals)
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2232-2234 Santa Fe Ave.
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West Side, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $1,695 | $1,800 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $1,799 | $2,295 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 2070-2080 Magnolia Ave. priced from $1,595. 2135 Santa Fe Ave. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2070-2080 Magnolia Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
2232-2234 Santa Fe Ave. | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, CA
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $2.00 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) in the in the Watson neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2135 Santa Fe Ave. starting at $1,795 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Watson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Santa Fe Apartments LB (West Long Beach) | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
2135 Santa Fe Ave. | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
2232-2234 Santa Fe Ave. | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.92 |
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave. | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is 2135 Santa Fe Ave. which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,949.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
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 2 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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