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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 640 Elm

$825 - $1,395

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$825 - $1,395
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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640 Elm

Long BeachCA90802
property at 5488 E 27th St

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 16

5488 E 27th St

Long BeachCA90815

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property at 5701 E Los Arcos St

$1,500

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5701 E Los Arcos St

Long BeachCA90815

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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 1240 Dawson Ave in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood priced from $1,295. 500 E. 6th 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
1240 Dawson Ave0/1Studio,1BA$1,295
500 E. 6thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
1135 Dawson Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
727 LocustStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
2014 Chestnut Avenue0/1Studio,1BA$1,395
715-723 Lime AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
1819 E. 4th ST.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
LB2330 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill apartment is the 1905 E Florida St Model at 1905 E Florida St, Unit 2 starting at $1,495 with a $1.07 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.
Daisy Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.23
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.22
670 Ximeno Ave, Unit 670 Ximeno # 102670 Ximeno Ave2BR,2BA$2.27
805 E. 7th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
1438 E 8th St, Unit Charming 2 bedroom1438 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.28
1436 E 8th St, Unit B1436 E 8th St2BR,1BA$2.25
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
3455 Elm Ave3455 Elm Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.30
926 Long Beach Blvd, Unit 926926 Long Beach Blvd1BR,1BA$1.95

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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 1240 Dawson Ave 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 $1,540 at Gondolier 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 1735 Coronado 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 355 Coronado Ave. and starts from $2,995.

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