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Rental Market Trends in Long Beach, CA

What is the average rent in Long Beach, CA?

$1,834/month

Average Rent

530 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Long Beach, CA is $1,834 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,642/month, which means Long Beach rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Long Beach, you can expect to pay about $1,477 per month for a studio, $1,834 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,338 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,670 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,477/month
395 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,834/month
530 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,338/month
779 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,670/month
884 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,877/month
585 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,061/month
939 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,917/month
1,430 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,565/month
1,984 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,379/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,147/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,730/month
1,263 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,116/month
562 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,004/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,844/month
1,356 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $13 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 May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Long Beach, CA
Last Updated May 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
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $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, Bixby Knolls, Eastside Long Beach and Park Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,045/month
660 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,109/month
618 Sq Ft
Park Estates
$2,196/month
849 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,252/month
558 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$2,429/month
514 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,641/month
708 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,748/month
687 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,780/month
695 Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,859/month
745 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,859/month
745 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,780/month
695 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,748/month
687 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,641/month
708 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$2,429/month
514 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,252/month
558 Sq Ft
Park Estates
$2,196/month
849 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,109/month
618 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,045/month
660 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, Marina Pacifica and Belmont Heights .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Long Beach
$2,859/month
745 Sq Ft
Marina Pacifica
$2,780/month
695 Sq Ft
Belmont Heights
$2,641/month
708 Sq Ft
Eastside Long Beach
$2,109/month
618 Sq Ft
Bixby Knolls
$2,045/month
660 Sq Ft
Los Altos
$2,748/month
687 Sq Ft
Artcraft Manor
$2,252/month
558 Sq Ft
Park Estates
$2,196/month
849 Sq Ft
Belmont Shore
$2,429/month
514 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 $1,834, you’ll want to make about $6,113 per month or $73,356 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 $1,477 - $2,670. You can expect to pay 9.3% more for groceries, 8.9% more for utilities, and 37.9% more for transportation.

City

Long Beach, CA

1,777 Available Apartments for Rent

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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

Bixby Knolls

Long Beach, CA

Downtown Long Beach

Long Beach, CA

Studio
$1,509/month
$1,520/month
One Bedroom
$1,587/month
$2,001/month
Two Bedroom
$1,976/month
$2,659/month
Three Bedroom
$2,222/month
$2,812/month
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Apartment communities in Long Beach we think you'll love

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$2,504 - $4,909 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Shoreline Gateway

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777 E Ocean Blvd,
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$3,847 - $10,021 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Resa Long Beach

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300 Pacific Ave,
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$2,590 - $7,160

Studio - 3 Beds

Oceanaire

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150 W Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802

$2,687 - $3,782 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Long Beach, CA

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  • 3,888

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27 Communities in Long Beach
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    Units

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    Cities

11 Communities in Long Beach
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    Communities

  • 12,194

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

7 Communities in Long Beach
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  • 51,723

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    Units

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FairGrove Property Management
FairGrove Property Management
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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 February 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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