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Rental Market Trends in Long Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Long Beach, CA?

$1,795/month

Average Rent

528 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Long Beach, CA is $1,795 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Long Beach rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Long Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,452 per month for a studio, $1,795 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,292 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,631 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,452/month
396 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,795/month
528 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,292/month
769 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,631/month
904 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,118/month
462 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,020/month
923 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,572/month
1,398 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$8,056/month
2,579 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,391/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,156/month
962 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,240/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,785/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,940/month
945 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,105/month
1,307 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Long Beach, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $1 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Long Beach, CA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Long Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Craftsman Village Historic District, Wrigley and North Alamitos Beach are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Craftsman Village Historic District
$1,719/month
542 Sq Ft
Wrigley
$1,775/month
578 Sq Ft
North Alamitos Beach
$1,796/month
584 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,048/month
622 Sq Ft
Bixby Highlands
$2,073/month
656 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,184/month
593 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,309/month
536 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,498/month
695 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,579/month
627 Sq Ft
Bixby Village
$2,606/month
630 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Promenade, Belmont Shore and Downtown Long Beach are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Promenade
$3,257/month
773 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$3,011/month
667 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$3,004/month
753 Sq Ft
Long Beach/Ports
$2,835/month
721 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,782/month
655 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,618/month
671 Sq Ft
Bixby Village
$2,606/month
630 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,579/month
627 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,498/month
695 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,309/month
536 Sq Ft

Which Long Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Long Beach with the most apartments available are Long Beach/Ports, Downtown Long Beach and Promenade .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Long Beach/Ports
$2,835/month
721 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$3,004/month
753 Sq Ft
Promenade
$3,257/month
773 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,618/month
671 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,048/month
622 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,184/month
593 Sq Ft
North Alamitos Beach
$1,796/month
584 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,782/month
655 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,498/month
695 Sq Ft
Craftsman Village Historic District
$1,719/month
542 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Long Beach, CA?

Because the average rent in Long Beach is $1,795, you’ll want to make about $5,983 per month or $71,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Long Beach, CA is 49.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Long Beach is 132.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,452 - $2,631. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 7.2% more for utilities, and 36.1% more for transportation.

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Long Beach, CA

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Apartment communities in Long Beach we think you'll love

The Alamitos

The Alamitos

101 Alamitos Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90802

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,175 - $5,415

The Crest

The Crest

207 Seaside Way,
Long Beach, CA 90802

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,499 - $4,125

The Magnolia

The Magnolia

500 W Broadway,
Long Beach, CA 90802

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,480 - $4,475

Broadstone Inkwell

Broadstone Inkwell

201 The Promenade N,
Long Beach, CA 90802

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,495 - $7,030

Property Management Companies in Long Beach, CA

Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 65

    Communities

  • 1,760

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

19 Communities in Long Beach
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,264

    Communities

  • 907,673

    Units

  • 844

    Cities

12 Communities in Long Beach
Advanced Management Company
Advanced Management Company
  • 63

    Communities

  • 11,666

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

7 Communities in Long Beach
Aperto Property Management
Aperto Property Management
  • 33

    Communities

  • 4,680

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

6 Communities in Long Beach
Positive Investments, Inc.
Positive Investments, Inc.
  • 41

    Communities

  • 3,306

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

3 Communities in Long Beach
Shapell Properties, Inc.
Shapell Properties, Inc.
  • 20

    Communities

  • 4,485

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

3 Communities in Long Beach
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 151

    Communities

  • 45,894

    Units

  • 101

    Cities

2 Communities in Long Beach
Essex
Essex
  • 116

    Communities

  • 37,996

    Units

  • 59

    Cities

2 Communities in Long Beach

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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