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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Beach, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Long Beach, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Westside Long Beach$1,925$1,5255
Long Beach/Ports$5,211$862960

Cheapest Available Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Beach, CA is a Studio unit found at Furnished on Flint in the Watson neighborhood priced from $995. Northpointe in the Lakewood Mutuals neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,273. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Furnished on Flint0BR/0.5BAStudio,$995
Northpointe2x1drda2BR,1BA$1,273
1976 CHESTNUT AVE0x1Studio,1BA$1,295
Tower BellflowerStudioStudio,1BA$1,365
0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
LB0356 (RUBS) (Imp.)0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
1141 Pine Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
The Regent0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Beach area is the $2.30 price per square foot The Avalon Model at San Marcos Village Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Long Beach apartment is the 3455 Elm Ave Model at 3455 Elm Ave, Unit #310 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
San Marcos Village ApartmentsThe Avalon2BR,2BA$2.30
3455 Elm Ave, Unit #3103455 Elm Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.30
229 E 57th St, Unit 4229 E 57th St2BR,1BA$2.25
16131 Eucalyptus Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.08
Northpointe2x1ctc2BR,1BA$1.94
1300 E 60th St, Unit 1 bedroom duplex corner1300 E 60th St1BR,1BA$2.06
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Casa Monterey1 Bed 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.20
Windmill Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Full Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27

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Long Beach Overview

Long Beach, California is known as the urban waterfront playground. Besides the famous beaches, it has a rich history, very accessible public transportation on land and at sea, and great weather. Long Beach is a lovely haven for jazz lovers. With great parks and many shopping opportunities, Long Beach really has something for everyone and finding the perfect apartments in Long Beach is easy and fun.

Why live in Long Beach, CA?

The biggest reason to live in Long Beach is the 5 1/2 miles of beaches, but don't forget about all the urban amenities. The schools are excellent, and the shopping is even better. There are more parks per capita than in other California cities. Even dogs have it great in Long Beach with dog parks and a dog beach. The community is very diverse and welcoming to newcomers. Best of all, it's more affordable that other Southern California cities.

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Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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  • 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 Long Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Long Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Beach is under $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Long Beach is Park Pacific Tower Senior Housing which is listed at $1,522, while the average apartment in Long Beach costs $3,568.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Beach?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Long Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Long Beach?

Cheap apartments in Long Beach have an average cost of $226 which is $3,342 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Beach.

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