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Rental Market Trends in Signal Hill, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Signal Hill, CA is $1,707/month.

Rent in Signal Hill is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,662/month.

$1,707/month

Average Rent

564 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.5%

Change / Year

98

Available Apartments

Signal Hill rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Signal Hill average $1,476 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Signal Hill average $1,707 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Signal Hill average $2,090 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Signal Hill average $2,630 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,476/month
518 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,707/month
564 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,090/month
581 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,630/month
839 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Signal Hill, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Signal Hill, CA

July 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Signal Hill, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
13% $1,001 - $1,500/month
47% $1,501 - $2,000/month
33% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Signal Hill, CA?

Because the average rent in Signal Hill is $1,707, you’ll want to make about $5,690 per month or $68,280 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.

City

Signal Hill, CA

98 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Signal Hill, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Communities in Signal Hill We Think You'll Love

3415 Linden Ave.

3415 Linden Ave.

3415 Linden Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90807

1 Bed | $2,095

Hathaway

Hathaway

3500 Hathaway Ave,
Long Beach, CA 90815

1-2 Beds | $2,220 - $3,060

Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments

Ocean Elements at Villa del Sol Apartments

3225 Long Beach Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90807

1 Bed | $1,890

The Heights at Signal Hill

The Heights at Signal Hill

2201 E 21st St,
Signal Hill, CA 90755

3 Beds | $3,415

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Signal Hill?

The average rent in Signal Hill is $1,707 per month, which is 2.7% higher than the national average of $1,662.

Are rents going up or down in Signal Hill?

Rents in Signal Hill, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.5% year-over-year and $25 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Signal Hill?

In Signal Hill, CA, 47% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Signal Hill Rental Trends

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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