Long Beach, CA Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Long Beach?

The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $2,661. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Long Beach, CA

Last updated July 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$2,661	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	$3,375
University Park Long Beach	$2,936
Traffic Circle	$2,889
West End Long Beach	$2,876
Alamitos Beach	$2,758
Belmont Shore	$2,407
Willmore City	$2,355
Lindberg	$2,131
Bixby Knolls	$2,117
Los Cerritos	$2,103
Bluff Heights	$1,841
DeForest Park	$1,838
Hamilton	$1,742
Park Estates	$1,738

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 $1,738/month, Hamilton, where renters pay $1,742/mo on average, and DeForest Park, where the average rent goes for $1,838/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Bluff Heights ($1,841), Los Cerritos ($2,103), and Bixby Knolls ($2,117), where the asking prices are below the average Long Beach rent of $2,661/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach are Traffic Circle ($2,889), University Park Long Beach ($2,936) and East Village ($3,375).

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 $2,876. Next up is East Village, where apartments go for $3,375/month, followed by Alamitos Beach with $2,758 If you’re looking to rent in Long Beach’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Belmont Shore, where renters pay $2,407 on average, and Willmore City, where the average monthly rent is $2,355.

Long Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Alamitos Beach is 15% higher than in Belmont Shore

$2,758

Alamitos Beach rent is 4% higher than Long Beach average

Average Rent $2,758

$2,407

Belmont Shore rent is 10% lower than Long Beach average

Average Rent $2,407

How Long Beach Compares to Other Cities

State	Average Rent
Long Beach	$2,661
Los Angeles	$2,768
East Bay	$2,678
San Francisco	$3,522
San Diego	$2,954
Sacramento	$1,916
Oakland	$2,624
San Jose	$3,166
Fresno	$1,614
Tulare	$1,586
Vallejo	$2,082

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.