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 $1,295 for a studio rental to $4,145 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,100, or roughly $35 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $95 (-6.82%) year-over-year from $1,390 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $74 (4.57%) year-over-year from $1,623 to $1,698. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $445 (22.20%) year-over-year from $2,005 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $633 (-20.22%) year-over-year from $3,128 to $2,495. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,152 (77.85%) year-over-year from $4,048 to $7,200. 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 4.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.40	$1,295	$1,390 (-6.82%)	$1,341 (-3.42%)
1 BR	$38.53	$1,698	$1,623 (4.57%)	$1,598 (6.26%)
2 BR	$33.89	$2,450	$2,005 (22.20%)	$2,036 (20.34%)
3 BR	$29.35	$2,495	$3,128 (-20.22%)	$2,595 (-3.85%)
4+ BR	$27.25	$7,200	$4,048 (77.85%)	$1,788 (302.80%)

Historical Rents in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Central Long Beach

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Central Long Beach. The average rent in Central Long Beach is currently $3,900 per month. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,178, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,570 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 37.07% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.65% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA are about 47.99% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 89.38% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,800	$2,413	$2,178
Long Beach, CA	$1,498	$1,975	$2,600	$2,410
Inglewood, CA	$1,725	$2,100	$2,573	$2,450
Gardena, CA	$1,775	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700
Fullerton, CA	$2,800	$2,198	$2,950	$3,600
Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,200	$3,400	$3,973
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,500	$2,700	$3,400	$4,500
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,595	$2,700	$3,848	$4,900
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	N/A	$1,988	$3,850	$5,350
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$4,000	$5,500	$9,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Long Beach

There are a total of 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Congress West, 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 $3,743 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,743. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Long Beach, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,737 per month. Whereas, at $9,000 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
MacArthur Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,823	$2,970	$1,737
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,510	$1,675	$2,473	$2,195
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,422	$1,750	$2,480	$2,300
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,638	$1,900	$2,500	$2,425
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$2,507	$2,800	$2,495
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,400	$1,800	$2,350	$2,500
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,748	$1,750	$2,325	$2,600
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,218	$2,514	$3,225	$2,798
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,110	$2,712	$4,200	$2,800
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,425	$1,925	$2,900	$2,997
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,713	$3,109	$3,498
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,895	$2,625	$3,500
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,973	$2,800	$3,500
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$3,432	$4,073	$3,523
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,650	$2,974	$3,951	$3,693
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,450	$3,925	$3,793
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,523	$2,100	$2,599	$3,850
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,541	$2,883	$4,495	$3,950
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$2,373	$3,895	$4,145
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$1,995	$3,043	$4,825	$4,150
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,543	$3,525	$4,699	$4,466
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	N/A	$2,895	$4,495	$4,500
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,200	$3,925	$4,500
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,295	$3,945	$4,900
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,595	$2,800	$4,195	$4,900
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA	$2,599	$3,320	$6,103	$4,995
North Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,598	$3,300	$5,175
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,248	$2,674	$5,095	$5,595
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$3,095	$5,673	$6,417
North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$3,648	$4,200	$8,900	$9,000

Top Counties Near Central Long Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Central Long Beach

There are a total of 38 zipcodes in or near Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,500. A total of 4 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 $1,640 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,900 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,595. That's at least $44 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 $2,348 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,525 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	$1,295	$1,660	$2,292	$1,895
90804, Long Beach, CA	$1,295	$1,895	$2,448	$2,223
90802, Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$2,195	$2,625	$2,375
90731, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,925	$2,750	$2,850
90732, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,523	$3,990	$4,900
90503, Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,223	$3,500	$3,500
90275, Rolling Hills, CA	N/A	$1,988	$3,850	$5,400
90277, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,595	$2,800	$4,223	$4,999
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,900	$3,000	$4,275	$5,185
90278, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,598	$3,300	$5,025

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 $2,100. 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 $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $44.40. There are a total of 7 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 $1,695 and an average price per square feet of $38.53. There are a total of 13 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 $2,298 and an average price per square feet of $33.89. There are a total of 24 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 -0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.20% 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 $1,680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.