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Rental Market Trends in Long Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Long Beach, CA?

$1,835/month

Average Rent

532 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Long Beach, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Long Beach, CA is $1,835 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,645/month, which means Long Beach rent prices are 12% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Long Beach average $1,478 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average $1,835 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average $2,351 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average $2,676 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,478/month
411 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,835/month
532 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,351/month
781 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,676/month
890 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,115/month
523 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,101/month
933 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,883/month
1,477 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,631/month
1,919 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,231/month
603 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,310/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,541/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,093/month
557 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,229/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,765/month
1,380 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $12 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Long Beach, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Long Beach, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
32% $1,501 - $2,000/month
25% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach?

Based on current rent prices, Wrigley, Bixby Knolls and Eastside Long Beach are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Wrigley
$1,672/month
453 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,009/month
635 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,127/month
585 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,374/month
577 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$2,580/month
649 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,609/month
622 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,711/month
670 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,762/month
728 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,804/month
666 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,909/month
744 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,909/month
744 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,804/month
666 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,762/month
728 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,711/month
670 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,609/month
622 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$2,580/month
649 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,374/month
577 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,127/month
585 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,009/month
635 Sq Ft
Wrigley
$1,672/month
453 Sq Ft

Which Long Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Long Beach with the most apartments available are Downtown Long Beach, Bixby Knolls and Belmont Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,762/month
728 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,009/month
635 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,711/month
670 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,804/month
666 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,127/month
585 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,374/month
577 Sq Ft
Del Lago
$2,609/month
622 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,909/month
744 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$2,580/month
649 Sq Ft
Wrigley
$1,672/month
453 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 $1,835, you’ll want to make about $6,116 per month or $73,392 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 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 $1,478 - $2,676. 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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Long Beach, CA

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How does Long Beach, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Long Beach, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Wrigley

Long Beach, CA

Los Altos

Long Beach, CA

Studio
$1,016/month
$1,941/month
One Bedroom
$1,135/month
$2,297/month
Two Bedroom
$1,612/month
$3,050/month
Three Bedroom
$1,863/month
$4,243/month
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$3,440 - $8,635 Total Monthly Price

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Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,540 - $7,609

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$2,178 - $4,227 Total Monthly Price

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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