Cheap Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA from $500 (194 Rentals)

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1845 Junipero Ave
$900 - $1,800
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 30

1845 Junipero Ave

1845 Junipero AveSignal Hill, CA 90755
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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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2305 Lemon Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2305 Lemon Ave.

2305 Lemon AveSignal Hill, CA 90755

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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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1509 Rose Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1509 Rose Ave

1509 Rose AveLong 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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1101 Cherry Ave
Studio Apartments

1101 Cherry Ave

1101 Cherry AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1008 E 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1008 E 3rd St

1008 E 3rd StLong Beach, CA 90802
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701 Ohio Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 Ohio Ave

701 Ohio AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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1118 Temple Ave
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1118 Temple Ave

1118 Temple AveLong Beach, CA 90804
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Chestnut Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Terraces

1853 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1916 Magnolia Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1916 Magnolia Ave

1916 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806

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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. 1730 E. 7th St. 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
1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
326 E. 8thStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
LB2330 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
215 W. 7thStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
2652-2728 E 15th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
545 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1058 Molino Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
730 Magnolia Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1905 E Florida St Model at 1905 E Florida St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Signal Hill apartment is the 2 Bed + 2 Bath Model at 600 Almond Ave starting at $2,295 with a $1.91 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.
1905 E Florida St, Unit 21905 E Florida St3BR,2BA$1.07
600 Almond Ave2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Linden 6502BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.22
805 E. 7th St.One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
3455 Elm Ave, Unit #3073455 Elm Ave1BR,1BA$1.80
1375 Temple Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath - 1375 Temple2BR,2BA$2.20
1525 Pine Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.20
1118 N Norman Ct, Unit 11118 N Norman Ct2BR,1BA$2.16
768 Gaviota Ave.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.33
1141 Pine AveContemporary 1Bed & 1BathStudio ,1BA$2.23

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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 $1,900 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 355 Coronado Ave. and starts from $2,995.

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