Cheap Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA from $500 (174 Rentals)

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Hillside Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Manor

2165 E 21st StSignal Hill, CA 90755
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Ocean View Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ocean View Villas

2185 E 21st StSignal Hill, CA 90755
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1855 Stanley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1855 Stanley Ave

1855 Stanley AveSignal Hill, CA 90755

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3207 2nd St

Long BeachCA90803
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154 E Eagle St

Long BeachCA90806

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1760 Park Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1760 Park Ave

1760 Park AveLong Beach, CA 90815
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636 Linden Ave
Studio Apartments

636 Linden Ave

636 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90802
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1135 E 12th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1135 E 12th St

1135 E 12th StLong Beach, CA 90813
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Loma Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loma Apartments

900 Loma AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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443 Orange Ave
Studio Apartments

443 Orange Ave

443 Orange AveLong Beach, CA 90802
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725 Orange Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

725 Orange Ave

725 Orange AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Seal Beach Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seal Beach Apartment

550 Temple AveLong Beach, CA 90814
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Signal Hill, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Signal Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Signal Hill, CA is a Studio unit found at 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood priced from $1,295. 1536-38 Locust Ave in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Signal Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom C1BR,1BA$1,330
Long Beach Terraces0x1Studio,1BA$1,350
1935 Myrtle Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,450
1135 Dawson Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
Orange Terrace ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,485
119 Orange Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill area is the $1.45 price per square foot 575 Elm Ave Model at 575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Signal Hill apartment is the 1208 Roswell Ave Model at 1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B starting at $3,450 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Alamitos Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Signal Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH575 Elm Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.45
1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B1208 Roswell Ave3BR,2BA$1.73
132 Gaviota Ave, Unit 132132 Gaviota Ave3BR,2BA$1.88
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
1240 Long Beach Blvd, Unit #B1240 Long Beach Blvd2BR,1BA$1.98
1375 Temple Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.20
Long Beach Terraces1x11BR,1BA$2.22
1119 E 15th St, Unit #11191119 E 15th St2BR,1BA$2.22
853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853853 Cerritos Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
1859 Orange Ave, Unit House1859 Orange Ave1BR,1BA$2.21

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Getting Around Signal Hill, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Signal Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Signal Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Signal Hill is at 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment is $1,330 at Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Signal Hill is starting from $1,995 at 1880 Locust Ave.

What is the most affordable Signal Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Signal Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Volta on Pine and starts from $3,895.

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