Long Beach, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Long Beach?

The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $2,687. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Long Beach, CA

Last updated August 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,687	813 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Long Beach?

The average size for a Long Beach, CA apartment is 813 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

Long Beach, CA apartment rent ranges

Long Beach, CA Occupied Housing Units

101,315 or 59% of the households in Long Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 69,994 or 41% are owner-occupied.

Long Beach, CA rent trends

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Average Rent in Long Beach, CA By Neighborhood

City	Average Rent
East Village	$3,396
University Park Long Beach	$2,946
West End Long Beach	$2,922
Traffic Circle	$2,899
Alamitos Beach	$2,797
Belmont Shore	$2,458
Willmore City	$2,404
Lindberg	$2,136
Bixby Knolls	$2,134
Los Cerritos	$2,121
DeForest Park	$1,877
Bluff Heights	$1,858
Hamilton	$1,765
Park Estates	$1,744

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are Park Estates, where the average rent goes for $1,744/month, Hamilton, where renters pay $1,765/mo on average, and Bluff Heights, where the average rent goes for $1,858/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from DeForest Park ($1,877), Los Cerritos ($2,121), and Bixby Knolls ($2,134), where the asking prices are below the average Long Beach rent of $2,687/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach are West End Long Beach ($2,922), University Park Long Beach ($2,946) and East Village ($3,396).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Long Beach?

The most popular neighborhood in Long Beach is West End Long Beach, where there are 16 listings with an average rent of $2,922. Next up is East Village, where apartments go for $3,396/month, followed by Alamitos Beach with $2,797 If you’re looking to rent in Long Beach’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Belmont Shore, where renters pay $2,458 on average, and Willmore City, where the average monthly rent is $2,404.

Long Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alamitos Beach is 14% higher than in Belmont Shore

$2,797

Alamitos Beach rent is 4% higher than Long Beach average

Average Rent $2,797

$2,458

Belmont Shore rent is 8% lower than Long Beach average

Average Rent $2,458

How Long Beach Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Long Beach	$2,687
Los Angeles	$2,770
East Bay	$2,671
San Francisco	$3,510
San Diego	$2,955
Sacramento	$1,917
Oakland	$2,628
San Jose	$3,168
Fresno	$1,609
Vallejo	$2,087
Tulare	$1,580
Inglewood, CA	$2,568
Hawthorne, CA	$1,980
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,803
Torrance, CA	$2,499
Fullerton, CA	$2,541
Redondo Beach, CA	$3,090
Downey, CA	$2,267
Buena Park, CA	$2,385
Gardena, CA	$1,799
Norwalk, CA	$2,350

What is the average price for a storage unit in Long Beach?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Long Beach is $268.89. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.