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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

531 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

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Increase in the Last Year

As of November 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 $1,631/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 $1,466 per month for a studio, $1,795 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,297 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,639 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,466/month
398 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,795/month
531 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,297/month
772 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,639/month
906 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,171/month
562 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,199/month
904 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,274/month
1,307 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,903/month
1,956 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,725/month
758 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,110/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,723/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,058/month
614 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,091/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,413/month
1,372 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0%, which averages out to $1 more 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Craftsman Village Historic District
$1,680/month
596 Sq Ft
North Alamitos Beach
$1,748/month
604 Sq Ft
Wrigley
$1,809/month
495 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$1,925/month
618 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,076/month
597 Sq Ft
California Heights Historic District
$2,099/month
668 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,286/month
551 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,521/month
625 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,644/month
674 Sq Ft
Long Beach/Ports
$2,649/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Promenade, Los Altos and Marina Pacifica are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Promenade
$3,067/month
766 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$3,047/month
746 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$3,001/month
684 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,789/month
744 Sq Ft
Bixby Village
$2,728/month
672 Sq Ft
Long Beach/Ports
$2,649/month
715 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,644/month
674 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,521/month
625 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,286/month
551 Sq Ft
California Heights Historic District
$2,099/month
668 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
$2,649/month
715 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,789/month
744 Sq Ft
Promenade
$3,067/month
766 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$1,925/month
618 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,644/month
674 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$3,001/month
684 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,076/month
597 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$3,047/month
746 Sq Ft
North Alamitos Beach
$1,748/month
604 Sq Ft
Bixby Village
$2,728/month
672 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 49.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Long Beach is 133.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,466 - $2,639. You can expect to pay 8.5% more for groceries, 5.8% more for utilities, and 35.6% more for transportation.

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Long Beach, CA

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Apartment communities in Long Beach we think you'll love

Resa Long Beach

Resa Long Beach

300 Pacific Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,520 - $8,174

Studio - 3 Beds

The Alamitos

The Alamitos

101 Alamitos Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,175 - $5,415

Studio - 2 Beds

Broadstone Inkwell

Broadstone Inkwell

201 The Promenade N,
Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,540 - $7,030

Studio - 3 Beds

Onni East Village

Onni East Village

330 E 3rd St,
Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,363 - $9,350

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Long Beach, CA

Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
  • 99

    Communities

  • 3,267

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

17 Communities in Long Beach
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,439

    Communities

  • 949,718

    Units

  • 871

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 11,665

    Units

  • 28

    Cities

7 Communities in Long Beach
Aperto Property Management
Aperto Property Management
  • 37

    Communities

  • 5,500

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

3 Communities in Long Beach
Shapell Properties, Inc.
Shapell Properties, Inc.
  • 22

    Communities

  • 4,698

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

3 Communities in Long Beach
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 187

    Communities

  • 54,343

    Units

  • 130

    Cities

2 Communities in Long Beach
Positive Investments, Inc.
Positive Investments, Inc.
  • 44

    Communities

  • 3,655

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

2 Communities in Long Beach
Mashcole Property Management
Mashcole Property Management
  • 38

    Communities

  • 1,871

    Units

  • 27

    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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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