
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA from $500 (174 Rentals)
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1027 Redondo Ave

1553 Linden Ave

800 Pacific Ave
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1045 Daisy Ave Apartments

Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior Apartments

Long Beach Terraces

2029-2031.5-20315 Lemon Ave

727 Locust

87 Lime

1154 Cedar Ave

320 W 12th St

1935 Myrtle Ave.
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Orange Terrace Apartments

932 Gardenia Ave

1238 E 7th St

1037 Molino Ave

242 E Del Amo Blvd

1832 Locust Ave

1859 Orange Ave, Unit House

853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853
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2100 E 15th St

1030 Myrtle Ave

1887 Locust Ave

3207 2nd St

154 E Eagle St
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Signal Hill, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Signal Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Signal Hill Studio Apartments | $2,010 | $1,250 | $3,545 |
Cheap Signal Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,179 | $8,245 |
Cheap Signal Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,269 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Signal Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $1,495 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Signal Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,727 | $3,000 | $5,200 |
Signal Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,899 | $5,899 | $5,899 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1045 Daisy Ave Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
1536-38 Locust Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Bay Towers at Bixby Knolls - 55+ Senior Apartments | One Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
Long Beach Terraces | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
1935 Myrtle Ave. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
1135 Dawson Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Orange Terrace Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
119 Orange Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Elm Gate Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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575 Elm Ave, Unit 20 PH | 575 Elm Ave | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.45 |
1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B | 1208 Roswell Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
132 Gaviota Ave, Unit 132 | 132 Gaviota Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.88 |
1905 E Florida St | 1905 E Florida St | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
1240 Long Beach Blvd, Unit #B | 1240 Long Beach Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
1375 Temple Ave. | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
Long Beach Terraces | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
1119 E 15th St, Unit #1119 | 1119 E 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
853 Cerritos Ave, Unit 853 | 853 Cerritos Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
1859 Orange Ave, Unit House | 1859 Orange Ave | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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