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Long Beach, CA 90802
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Rental Market Trends in Long Beach, CA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Long Beach, CA is $1,887/month.
Rent in Long Beach is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,887/month
Average Rent
531 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.8%
Change / Year
1,260
Available Apartments
Long Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Long Beach average $1,530 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average $1,887 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average $2,372 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average $2,952 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Long Beach, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $35 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Long Beach, CA
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
27%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Roosevelt-Linden Historic District, Bixby Knolls and Eastside Long Beach are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Marina Pacifica, Belmont Heights and Downtown Long Beach are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Long Beach, CA?
Because the average rent in Long Beach is $1,887, you’ll want to make about $6,290 per month or $75,480 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 52.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Long Beach is 134.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,530 - $2,952. You can expect to pay 10.1% more for groceries, 10.9% more for utilities, and 38.7% more for transportation.
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.
View the Long Beach Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
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$2,842/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,741/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Signal Hill
Avg Rent: $1,740/month
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Lakewood
Avg Rent: $1,972/month
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Hawaiian Gardens
Avg Rent: $1,959/month
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Los Alamitos
Avg Rent: $2,235/month
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Seal Beach
Avg Rent: $2,412/month
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Carson
Avg Rent: $2,524/month
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Bellflower
Avg Rent: $1,719/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Long Beach?
The average rent in Long Beach is $1,887 per month, which is 13.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Long Beach?
The average rent for a house in Long Beach, CA is $4,733 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Long Beach?
The average rent for a townhome in Long Beach, CA is $3,080 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Long Beach?
The average rent for a condo in Long Beach, CA is $2,386 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Long Beach?
Rents in Long Beach, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.8% year-over-year and $35 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Long Beach?
In Long Beach, CA, 34% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.