Average Rent in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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

Downtown Long Beach rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $3,250 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,498, or roughly $39 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $196 (-11.58%) year-over-year from $1,691 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $667 (30.57%) year-over-year from $2,181 to $2,848. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $188 (-5.93%) year-over-year from $3,163 to $2,975. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,032 (-24.09%) year-over-year from $4,282 to $3,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $202 (6.34%) year-over-year from $3,193 to $3,395. 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 0.66% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.36% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.83	$1,495	$1,691 (-11.58%)	$1,518 (-1.54%)
1 BR	$39.07	$2,848	$2,181 (30.57%)	$1,862 (52.95%)
2 BR	$35.67	$2,975	$3,163 (-5.93%)	$2,492 (19.40%)
3 BR	$33.57	$3,250	$4,282 (-24.09%)	$6,887 (-52.81%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 16 cities nearby Downtown Long Beach. The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is currently $4,223 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is Manhattan Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,850 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is 12.88% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.70% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA are about 19.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 53.85% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 16 total cities near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,650	$1,795	$2,445	$2,100
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$1,995	$2,500	$2,450
Long Beach, CA	$1,525	$1,998	$2,695	$2,485
Whittier, CA	N/A	$1,969	$2,800	$3,100
Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,225	$3,448	$3,950
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,100	$2,500	$3,200	$4,495
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,048	$3,298	$3,950	$4,973
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	N/A	$2,475	$3,950	$5,500
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$2,925	$4,950	$11,500
Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$3,895	$6,100	$12,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 19 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Park Mesa Heights, Boyle Heights, and Congress West. We've included all of these top 19 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 19 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,925 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,925. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,498. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Park Mesa Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,223 per month. Whereas, at $9,900 average rent per month, North of Montana is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Long Beach. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,750	$1,773	$2,495	$2,223
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,800	$2,695	$2,280
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,694	$1,660	$2,800	$2,395
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$2,121	$2,424	$2,128	$2,424
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,745	$1,700	$2,350	$2,493
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,195	$2,700	$3,995	$2,800
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,450	$1,895	$2,900	$2,990
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,823	$2,995	$3,323	$3,135
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$2,985	$3,198	$3,595
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$1,995	$2,638	$3,925
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$1,748	$2,998	$4,950	$4,200
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,712	$2,950	$4,300	$4,250
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,326	$3,433	$4,699	$4,398
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	$16,422	$2,895	$4,495	$4,500
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,393	$3,850	$4,895
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA	$2,250	$2,825	$5,695	$4,980
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,048	$3,345	$4,245	$4,995
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,450	$3,698	$6,409	$6,900
North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$4,423	$4,200	$9,500	$9,900

Top Counties Near Downtown Long Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,700. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90008, Los Angeles, CA at $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,995 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,735. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is $2,475 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,575 per month. Which comes out to $39 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown 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
90802, Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$2,250	$2,700	$2,300
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$2,085	$2,475	$3,750	$2,695
90731, Los Angeles, CA	$2,410	$1,995	$2,923	$2,800
90732, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,393	$3,950	$4,900
90275, Rolling Hills, CA	N/A	$2,475	$3,950	$5,500
90503, Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,250	$3,550	$3,500
92647, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$2,325	$2,898	$3,200
90277, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,048	$3,345	$4,245	$5,700
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,700	$2,500	$3,975	$5,000
90278, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$3,000	$3,500	$4,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Long Beach Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,498. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown 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 Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $49.83. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Long Beach.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,588 and an average price per square feet of $39.07. There are a total of 24 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Long Beach.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $35.67. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Long Beach.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.31%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is around $1,998/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.