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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
$2,561/mo
▼ 4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,400/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
43
available now
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfront | $3,373 | $2,250 | 6 | 54 |
| Los Altos | $2,582 | $2,075 | 1 | 26 |
| California Heights | $2,300 | $2,300 | 1 | 1 |
| Belmont Shore | $2,237 | $1,400 | 2 | 13 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Long Beach, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Long Beach, CA is $2,561 per month across 9 apartment communities and 43 available units. Rents have decreased $124 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bellweather Properties starting at $1,400/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,561/mo.
Prices range from $1,400 to $4,490 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Long Beach, CA Rent Price History
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellweather Properties | $1,400/mo | $1,550/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| CMC Realty & Property Management | $1,600/mo | $1,833/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Hathaway Apartments | $2,075/mo | $2,204/mo | 13 | 4.1 |
| Harbor Property Management of Long Beach | $2,300/mo | $2,300/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
| Edison Long Beach | $2,535/mo | $2,592/mo | 3 | 4.3 |
| Ocean Center | $2,595/mo | $3,318/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| The Crest | $2,599/mo | $2,793/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Long Beach, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$102,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,561/mo.
Comfortable income
$123,000/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 32% 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) | $2,561 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,905/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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