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2165 E 21st StSignal Hill, CA 90755
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2185 E 21st StSignal Hill, CA 90755
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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. 634 Cedar in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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
634 CedarStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1141 Pine Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Elm Gate Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
2450 E. 6th Street0x1Studio,1BA$1,495
1401 E OceanStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$1,522
1251 E Appleton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill area is the $1.67 price per square foot 575 Elm Ave Model at 575 Elm Ave, Unit 21 in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Signal Hill apartment is the 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 1035 Raymond starting at $2,395 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Alamitos 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.
575 Elm Ave, Unit 21575 Elm Ave3BR,3.5BA$1.67
1035 Raymond3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.77
1870 Temple Ave, Unit A1870 Temple Ave2BR,1BA$2.25
1375 Temple Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
1950 Cedar Ave, Unit 21950 Cedar Ave1BR,1BA$1.94
1880 Locust Ave2 bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.42
768 Gaviota Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
355 Coronado Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.37
1821 5th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27

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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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $1,475 at 1045 Daisy Ave 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 1151-1155 Walnut 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 1035 Raymond and starts from $2,395.

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