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Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Long Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Long Beach area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments priced from $1,295. 0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here are the most affordable Downtown Long Beach apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1045 Daisy Ave ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
0041 BERRO FAMILY BUILDING0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,365
634 CedarStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
1141 Pine Ave.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$1,522
Lime on 4th ApartmentsLA StudioStudio,1BA$1,525
1251 E Appleton StStudioStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Long Beach area is the $2.30 price per square foot 1729 E 1st St Model at 1729 E 1st St, Unit B in the in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Downtown Long Beach apartment is the 1232 E Appleton Model at 1232 E Appleton St starting at $2,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Long Beach neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Long Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1729 E 1st St, Unit B1729 E 1st St1BR,1BA$2.30
1232 E Appleton St1232 E Appleton2BR,1BA$2.50
509 N Virginia Ct509 N Virginia Ct1BR,1BA$2.12
1056 Cedar Ave, Unit 10581056 Cedar Ave1BR,1BA$2.16
97 Lime1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Park Pacific Tower Senior HousingPark Pacific1BR,1BA$2.27
644 5th StOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.41
1720 E. 1st St1x11BR,1BA$2.54
625 E Broadway1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.61
1400 Lemon Ave, Unit B1400 Lemon Ave1BR,1BA$2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Long Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Long Beach?

There are currently 1971 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Long Beach, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $11,896. There are also 99 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Long Beach ranging from $1,450 to $14,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Long Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Long Beach ranges from $1,450 to $14,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,379.

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