Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watson Neighborhood of Long Beach, CA from $900 (50 Rentals)

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Chestnut Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Terraces

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

1916 Magnolia Ave

1916 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1495 Cedar Ave
Studio Apartments

1495 Cedar Ave

1495 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1415 Cedar Ave
Studio Apartments

1415 Cedar Ave

1415 Cedar AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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445 W 15th St
Studio Apartments

445 W 15th St

445 W 15th StLong Beach, CA 90813
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937 Magnolia Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

937 Magnolia Ave

937 Magnolia AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1981 Chestnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1981 Chestnut Ave

1981 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90806
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1167 Daisy Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1167 Daisy Ave

1167 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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3374 Santa Fe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3374 Santa Fe Ave

3374 Santa Fe AveLong Beach, CA 90810
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1210 Chestnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1210 Chestnut Ave

1210 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Daisy Apartments
Studio Apartments

Daisy Apartments

1151 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1233 Daisy Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1233 Daisy Ave

1233 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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1161 DAISY AVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1161 DAISY AVE

1161 Daisy AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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19th St Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19th St Apartments

1315 W 19th StLong Beach, CA 90810
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1600 Chestnut Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1600 Chestnut Ave

1600 Chestnut AveLong Beach, CA 90813
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Marine Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marine Court

822 N Marine AveWilmington, CA 90744
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729 N Marine Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

729 N Marine Ave

729 N Marine AveWilmington, CA 90744
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Sam's Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sam's Place

24801 S Avalon BlvdWilmington, CA 90744
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Avalon Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Apartments

1722 N Avalon BlvdWilmington, CA 90744

Watson, Long Beach, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watson area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 1976 CHESTNUT AVE priced from $1,295. 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Watson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1976 CHESTNUT AVE0x1Studio,1BA$1,295
1045 Daisy Ave Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495
Furnished on Flint0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
1161 DAISY AVE1x11BR,1BA$1,650
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watson, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watson area is the $2.04 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2135 Santa Fe Ave. in the in the Watson neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Watson apartment is the 1051 Broad Ave Model at 1051 Broad Ave, Unit 4 starting at $2,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Watson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2135 Santa Fe Ave.1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
1051 Broad Ave, Unit 41051 Broad Ave2BR,1BA$2.92
3447 Caspian Ave, Unit 3447 Caspian Ave3447 Caspian Ave2BR,1BA$3.25
423 W Willow St423 W Willow St2BR,1BA$2.50
927 Daisy Ave, Unit 04927 Daisy Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
927 Daisy Ave, Unit 09927 Daisy Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
445 W 11th St, Unit #445445 W 11th St2BR,1BA$2.85
1161 DAISY AVE1x11BR,1BA$2.75
1444 W Parade St, Unit 081444 W Parade St1BR,1BA$3.15
1976 CHESTNUT AVE0x1Studio ,1BA$3.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Watson, Long Beach, CA

Ranked #32

Among neighborhoods in Long Beach, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Watson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watson is under $1,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watson?

The cheapest apartment in Watson is 1045 Daisy Ave Apartments which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Watson costs $5,185.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watson?

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 8 regular apartments in Watson 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 Watson?

Cheap apartments in Watson have an average cost of $128 which is $5,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watson.

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