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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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property at 723 E 6th St

$1,395

Studio Rentals

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723 E 6th St

Long BeachCA90802
property at 714 Lime Ave

$1,425

Studio Rentals

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714 Lime Ave

Long BeachCA90813

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property at 3207 2nd St

$1,495 - $1,795

Studio Rentals

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3207 2nd St

Long BeachCA90803

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property at 154 E Eagle St

$1,595

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Feb 2

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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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 1536-38 Locust Ave in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood priced from $1,300. 636 Chestnut Avenue in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Signal Hill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1536-38 Locust Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
636 Chestnut AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
1240 Dawson Ave0/1Studio,1BA$1,350
433 E. 3rdStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
215 W. 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
634 CedarStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
5210BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
LB2330 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1208 Roswell Ave Model at 1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B in the in the Alamitos Heights neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Signal Hill apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Daisy Studios starting at $3,095 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach 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.
1208 Roswell Ave, Unit B1208 Roswell Ave3BR,2BA$1.63
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.82
1905 E Florida St1905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
Harbor ApartmentsDeluxe 2bed 1ba ***$500 OFF YOUR MOVE IN SPECIA...2BR,1BA$1.75
670 Ximeno Ave, Unit 670 Ximeno # 102670 Ximeno Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
1436 E 8th St, Unit B1436 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.25
1934 Henderson Ave, Unit 1934 Henderson1934 Henderson Ave2BR,1BA$2.11
1776 Temple AveTemple Avenue2BR,2BA$2.35
1859 Orange Ave, Unit House1859 Orange Ave1BR,1BA$2.21
MAGNOLIADeluxe 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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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 1536-38 Locust Ave listed at $1,300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Signal Hill Apartment is $1,545 at MAGNOLIA.

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 $1,795 at lgp02.

What is the most affordable Signal Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Signal Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 432-446 Walnut Avenue and starts from $2,085.

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