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Average Rent in Long Beach, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Long Beach, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,258/mo
▲ +0.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,235/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
85
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Long Beach, CA
14 listed units across 3 buildings in Long Beach, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $185/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aster | Unit 727, Parakeet | $3,561 | $3,196 | $365 |
| Aster | Unit 542, Pelican | $3,456 | $3,092 | $364 |
| Aster | Unit 334, White Heron | $3,661 | $3,301 | $360 |
| Aster | Unit 611, Parakeet | $3,511 | $3,161 | $350 |
| Aster | Unit 429, Ceres | $2,841 | $2,576 | $265 |
| Aster | Unit 745, Zodiak | $2,566 | $2,451 | $115 |
| Aster | Unit 304, Hebe | $2,746 | $2,641 | $105 |
| Aster | Unit 327, Venus | $2,806 | $2,701 | $105 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Long Beach, CA
Compare average rent across Long Beach, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | $3,454 | ▲ $20 | $2,286 | 8 | 67 |
| Los Altos | $2,531 | ▼ $52 | $2,235 | 1 | 18 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Long Beach, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Long Beach, CA is $3,258 per month across 9 apartment communities and 85 available units. Rents have increased $17 (0.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Hathaway Apartments starting at $2,235/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $3,405/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,776/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,772/mo.
Prices range from $2,235 to $6,407 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Long Beach, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | $2,933 | - | 5 |
| May 2026 | $3,149 | +$216 | 5 |
| June 2026 | $3,163 | +$14 | 5 |
| July 2026 | $3,286 | +$123 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $3,327 | +$41 | 8 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Long Beach, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Long Beach, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Apartments | $2,235/mo | $2,531/mo | 18 | 4.1 |
| Aster | $2,286/mo | $2,834/mo | 16 | 4.2 |
| Edison Long Beach | $2,315/mo | $2,477/mo | 5 | 4.3 |
| Oceanaire | $2,467/mo | $3,214/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Ocean Center | $2,495/mo | $3,940/mo | 15 | 4.7 |
| Onni East Village (OEV) | $2,534/mo | $2,966/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| The Crest | $2,674/mo | $3,484/mo | 8 | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Long Beach, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$130,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,258/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,235/mo), you need to earn at least $89,000/year.
Median household income in Long Beach, CA is $83,969 , about 46% 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) | $3,258 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,602/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.
Google Search Trends for Long Beach, CA Apartments
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