Long Beach

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Convention center on Ocean Boulevard
Tugboat from the busy Port of Long Beach

Long Beach, CA Area Guide

The Aquatic Capital of America has something for everyone

Coastal Diverse Artistic Culture Scenic Beaches

Situated in Southern California on the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean, Long Beach is a renowned coastal community nicknamed the Aquatic Capital of America. This city’s ten-mile stretch of beaches, one of the world’s largest shipping ports, and an array of water-related amenities make it one of the most highly sought-after coastal destinations nationwide.

Long Beach is home to the Aquarium of the Pacific, featuring a range of waterfront interactive exhibits – a perfect activity for the family. The Queen Mary is a historic ship turned attraction, venue, and hotel docked in Long Beach Harbor. Residents and visitors alike enjoy boating, swimming, and watching movie screenings on the beach, in addition to attending the annual Long Beach Sea Festival. Aside from Long Beach’s welcoming community and popular seaside attractions, this city also boasts a prominent arts and culture scene, featuring the Museum of Latin American Arts, the Long Beach Museum of Art, and the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum. The Art Theatre Long Beach screens indie films, the Long Beach Airport features mosaic artwork, and the city’s monthly Art Walk allows residents to gallery hop while enjoying local eats and live music. While Long Beach rent runs high compared to the national average, it is significantly cheaper than living in Los Angeles proper. Average rent sits at $2,517/month, making this neighborhood a more affordable location for renters looking to settle down in the city.

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Tugboat from the busy Port of Long Beach

Some say the historic Queen Mary is haunted

Convention center on Ocean Boulevard

Parker's Lighthouse, a local Long Beach favorite

Sunset over the water

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Long Beach, CA is $1,468 for a studio, $1,822 for one bedroom, $2,319 for two bedrooms, and $2,578 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Long Beach has increased by 0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,822/month
534 Sq Ft
House
$3,735/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,998/month
902 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,902/month
919 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Long Beach, CA is 52.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Long Beach is 135.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,468 - $2,578. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 8.9% more for utilities, and 37.9% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Long Beach, CA is for everyday living.

Very Walkable

81 / 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

52 / 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

72 / 100

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Alvarado Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Longfellow Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Newcomb Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Prisk Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Carver Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Newcomb Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Tincher Preparatory

Public

Grades K-8

Stephens Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Helen Keller Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Rogers Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Ernest S. McBride Sr. High

Public

Grades 9-12

Millikan High

Public

Grades 9-12

Polytechnic High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Colorado Lagoon
  • Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden
  • El Dorado Nature Center
  • El Dorado East Regional Park
  • Aquarium of the Pacific

Airports

  • Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
  • Los Angeles International

Top Apartments in Long Beach

Houses for Rent in Long Beach

Property Management Companies in Long Beach, CA

Living in Long Beach

Cost

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Renters living in Long Beach pay an average of $2,571/month to rent an apartment, compared to the Los Angeles city average of $2,781. City dwellers exploring houses for rent in Long Beach can expect to pay around $4,481/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $785,000 compared to the city average of $901,291.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.