Average Rent in Long Beach, CA
14 apartment buildings, 94 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,986/mo
Cheapest
$1,400/mo
Properties
14
Units
94
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Long Beach, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Long Beach, CA Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bellweather Properties
189 Quincy Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
CMC Realty & Property Management
5320 2nd St Suite 11, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Hathaway Apartments
3500 Hathaway Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA
Edison Long Beach
100 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Harbor Property Management of Long Beach
3553 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Aster
250 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
The Crest
207 E Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bellweather Properties 189 Quincy Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA | $1,400 | $1,550 | $3.51 | 4.2 (5) | 2 |
| 2 | CMC Realty & Property Management 5320 2nd St Suite 11, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA | $1,595 | $2,361 | $3.02 | 4.6 (347) | 11 |
| 3 | Hathaway Apartments 3500 Hathaway Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA | $2,075 | $2,582 | $3.61 | 4.1 (134) | 26 |
| 4 | Edison Long Beach 100 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | $2,250 | $2,886 | $3.87 | 4.3 (73) | 8 |
| 5 | Harbor Property Management of Long Beach 3553 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA | $2,300 | $2,300 | $3.48 | 4.9 (83) | 1 |
| 6 | Aster 250 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | $2,306 | $3,127 | $4.01 | 4.2 (69) | 12 |
| 7 | The Crest 207 E Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA | $2,499 | $3,097 | $3.98 | 4.4 (65) | 8 |
Explore Each Property
Bellweather Properties
4.2 (5)189 Quincy Ave, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
CMC Realty & Property Management
4.6 (347)5320 2nd St Suite 11, Long Beach, CA 90803, USA
Hathaway Apartments
4.1 (134)3500 Hathaway Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815, USA
Edison Long Beach
4.3 (73)100 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Harbor Property Management of Long Beach
4.9 (83)3553 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807, USA
Aster
4.2 (69)250 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
Long Beach, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Long Beach, CA is $2,986 per month, based on 94 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,400 at Bellweather Properties to $2,995 at Utopia Property Management- Long Beach, CA.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,560/mo | $2,050/mo | 9 |
| 1 Bed | $2,561/mo | $1,400/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $3,455/mo | $1,595/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $4,098/mo | $3,782/mo | 3 |
| 4 Bed | $3,895/mo | $3,895/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Long Beach, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Long Beach, CA averages $2,561/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,455/mo. At the local median household income of $83,969, that works out to 43% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Long Beach, CA at $1,803/mo. The current tracked market average runs 66% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Long Beach, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Los Angeles
Demand in the Los Angeles rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Port of Long Beach
- Boeing
- Molina Healthcare
- California State University Long Beach
Mean one-way commute in Long Beach, CA is 30 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Long Beach, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$119,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,986/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in Long Beach, CA is $83,969 , about 41% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Long Beach, CA
Overall prices in Long Beach, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Long Beach, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,986 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,330/mo |
Population
458,491
Median household income
$83,969
Census median rent
$1,803/mo
Rent as % of income
33.0%
Median age
36.8
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Long Beach, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Long Beach, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -4% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +8% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -24% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -15% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -8% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +12% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Long Beach, CA?
The average rent in Long Beach, CA is $2,986 per month, based on 94 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Long Beach, CA?
The lowest available rent in Long Beach, CA starts at $1,400 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach, CA average $2,561/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,400/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Long Beach, CA average $3,455/mo. Units start from $1,595/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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