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 $1,650 for a studio rental to $3,950 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,495, or roughly $39 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 $111 (-6.29%) year-over-year from $1,761 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $54 (-2.10%) year-over-year from $2,549 to $2,495. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $223 (-7.13%) year-over-year from $3,123 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,386 (-29.28%) year-over-year from $4,733 to $3,348. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $60 (-1.74%) year-over-year from $3,455 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 up by 6.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.65% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.62	$1,650	$1,761 (-6.29%)	$1,518 (8.73%)
1 BR	$43.83	$2,495	$2,549 (-2.10%)	$1,862 (34.02%)
2 BR	$37.14	$2,900	$3,123 (-7.13%)	$2,482 (16.86%)
3 BR	$31.76	$3,348	$4,733 (-29.28%)	$8,954 (-62.62%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 15 cities nearby Downtown Long Beach. The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is currently $4,150 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 $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,900 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 20.91% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.93% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA are about 26.16% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.91% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 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	$2,460	$1,950
Long Beach, CA	$1,500	$1,898	$2,573	$2,395
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$2,098	$2,500	$2,495
Torrance, CA	$1,795	$2,295	$3,400	$3,700
Fullerton, CA	$2,600	$2,195	$3,050	$3,775
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,500	$2,500	$3,250	$4,150
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,638	$3,850	$4,550
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	N/A	$1,500	$3,850	$5,500
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,900	$5,500	$9,500
Manhattan Beach, CA	$3,900	$5,875	$7,398	$9,648

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 20 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress West, Park Mesa Heights, and Congress Southeast. We've included all of these top 20 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 20 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,652 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,652. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Park Mesa Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $6,309 average rent per month, Venice 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
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,696	$1,745	$2,700	$2,200
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$1,825	$2,423	$2,200
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,750	$2,200	$2,250
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,800	$2,375	$2,300
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,685	$1,850	$2,200	$2,400
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,145	$2,665	$4,125	$2,800
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,975	$2,900	$2,900
West Adams, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,895	$2,600	$3,291
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$3,266	$3,948	$3,360
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,749	$3,080	$3,455
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,960	$2,100	$2,563	$3,850
Wilshire-Montana, Santa Monica, CA	$1,890	$3,273	$5,300	$4,115
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA	N/A	$2,895	$4,295	$4,150
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,503	$3,250	$4,548	$4,203
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,542	$2,805	$4,250	$4,250
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,675	$4,195	$4,500
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA	$2,450	$3,250	$5,900	$4,695
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,523	$4,000	$4,695
North Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$2,287	$3,698	$4,850
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,185	$3,100	$6,200	$6,309

Top Counties Near Downtown Long Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,498. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90813, Long Beach, CA at $1,838 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,775 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,686. That's at least $48 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 $2,348 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,475 per month. Which comes out to $38 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	$1,650	$2,175	$2,645	$2,400
90813, Long Beach, CA	$1,395	$1,625	$2,289	$1,838
90804, Long Beach, CA	$1,575	$1,845	$2,273	$2,150
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,898	$2,450	$3,995	$3,495
90731, Los Angeles, CA	$2,180	$1,995	$2,775	$2,800
90732, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,523	$4,000	$4,863
90275, Rolling Hills, CA	N/A	$1,500	$3,850	$5,625
90503, Torrance, CA	$1,795	$2,295	$3,600	$3,500
90277, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,460	$2,675	$4,223	$4,600
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,700	$2,500	$3,550	$4,500

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 $2,495. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $44.62. There are a total of 12 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 $2,423 and an average price per square feet of $43.83. 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 $2,695 and an average price per square feet of $37.14. There are a total of 31 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 -0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29% 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 $1,996/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.