Average Rent in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Rents

Central Long Beach rentals average $1,395 for a studio rental to $4,295 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,900, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $75 (5.68%) year-over-year from $1,320 to $1,395. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $14 (0.86%) year-over-year from $1,581 to $1,595. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $290 (14.26%) year-over-year from $2,030 to $2,320. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $446 (15.76%) year-over-year from $2,829 to $3,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,255 (41.28%) year-over-year from $3,040 to $4,295. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.06% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.15% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.85	$1,395	$1,320 (5.68%)	$1,371 (1.79%)
1 BR	$36.26	$1,595	$1,581 (0.86%)	$1,623 (-1.75%)
2 BR	$30.12	$2,320	$2,030 (14.26%)	$1,994 (16.31%)
3 BR	$34.03	$3,275	$2,829 (15.76%)	$2,539 (28.98%)
4+ BR	$29.09	$4,295	$3,040 (41.28%)	$4,678 (-8.19%)

Historical Rents in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Central Long Beach

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Central Long Beach. The average rent in Central Long Beach is currently $4,345 per month. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,295, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is Manhattan Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $14,000 per month.

Let's compare Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is 42.47% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 54.31% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA are about 55.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.92% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,500	$1,760	$2,495	$2,295
Long Beach, CA	$1,575	$1,950	$2,695	$2,495
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,650	$2,598
Fullerton, CA	$2,300	$2,200	$3,200	$3,900
Torrance, CA	$1,723	$2,195	$3,400	$3,948
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,900	$2,450	$3,200	$4,295
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,704	$3,950	$4,900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,980	$5,900
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,600	$4,800	$9,000
Manhattan Beach, CA	$3,850	$2,650	$5,500	$14,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Long Beach

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Westlake, MacArthur Park, and Pico Union. We've included all of these top 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,677 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,677. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Long Beach's average rent, which is only $1,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Long Beach, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,325 per month. Whereas, at $11,000 average rent per month, North of Montana is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Long Beach. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westlake, Los Angeles, CA	$1,242	$1,575	$2,900	$1,325
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,225	$2,150	$3,197	$1,550
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,373	$1,800	$2,499	$1,973
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$2,121	$2,100	$2,500	$2,424
Voices of 90037, Los Angeles, CA	$1,295	$1,798	$2,348	$2,448
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,500	$2,295	$2,975	$2,495
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,688	$1,681	$2,395	$2,500
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,473	$1,948	$2,500	$2,500
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,046	$2,800	$4,087	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,050	$2,328	$2,987	$2,810
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,695	$2,995	$2,895
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,235	$3,395	$3,750	$3,437
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,673	$2,098	$2,995	$3,500
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,795	$2,698	$3,248	$3,595
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,542	$2,776	$3,658	$3,600
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$1,775	$2,745	$3,753
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,395	$3,400	$3,791
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,874	$2,450	$3,750	$3,795
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,505	$2,830	$4,195	$4,098
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,950	$2,545	$4,206
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,274	$3,031	$4,899	$4,350
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$2,225	$2,950	$5,000	$4,398
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,980	$2,377	$3,848	$4,495
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,850	$4,700	$4,527
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,395	$4,150	$4,895
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	$2,400	$2,948	$5,150	$4,995
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$2,795	$4,245	$5,273
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA	$2,423	$3,100	$7,305	$5,495
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,298	$3,300	$5,995	$6,245
North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$4,500	$4,125	$8,845	$11,000

Top Counties Near Central Long Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Central Long Beach

There are a total of 37 zipcodes in or near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,750. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90057, Los Angeles, CA at $1,538 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,800 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,923. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is $2,450 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,320 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
90813, Long Beach, CA	$1,375	$1,595	$2,200	$1,895
90802, Long Beach, CA	$1,498	$2,125	$2,795	$2,298
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,923	$2,525	$3,750	$3,750
90731, Los Angeles, CA	$1,995	$1,995	$2,800	$2,500
92649, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,450	$2,895	$3,900
90732, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,395	$4,250	$4,895
90275, Rolling Hills, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,975	$5,900
92647, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$2,423	$2,773	$3,465
90277, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,225	$2,850	$4,502	$4,900
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,950	$2,500	$4,295	$5,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Long Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $1,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,395 and an average price per square feet of $44.85. There are a total of 6 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Long Beach.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $36.26. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Long Beach.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $30.12. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Long Beach.

How have rent prices in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is around $1,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.