Cheap Homes for Rent in Signal Hill, CA from $900 (29 Rentals)

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property at 640 Elm

$925 - $1,495

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$925 - $1,495

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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640 Elm

Long BeachCA90802
property at 2220 Gale Ave

$946 - $1,050

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$946 - $1,050

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2220 Gale Ave

Long BeachCA90810
property at 263 Roswell Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 26

263 Roswell Ave

Long BeachCA90803

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property at 723 E 3rd St

$1,450

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$1,450

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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723 E 3rd St, Unit 11

723 E 3rd St
Long BeachCA90802

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property at 1851 Magnolia Ave

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1851 Magnolia Ave

Long BeachCA90806

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Signal Hill, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Signal Hill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 $1,250. 636 Chestnut Avenue 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
636 Chestnut AvenueStudio (308)Studio,1BA$1,300
1614 E Broadway Long Beach, CA 908020 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
LB2330 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
545 LindenStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
3032-3036 E 7th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1058 Molino Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
2652-2728 E 15th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,445
1730 E. 7th St.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA and Nearby

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Signal Hill area is the $2.34 price per square foot Single Family Home Model at 3225 E Ocean Blvd in the in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood starting from $7,500. 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.
3225 E Ocean BlvdSingle Family Home5BR,3.5BA$2.34
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
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
97 Lime1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
2070-2080 Magnolia Ave.StudioStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Frequently Asked Questions about Signal Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Signal Hill?

There are currently 4008 Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $13,462. There are also 147 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Signal Hill ranging from $925 to $16,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Signal Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Signal Hill ranges from $925 to $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,657.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Signal Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Signal Hill range from $1,495 to $13,462, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $8,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,845 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,850.

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