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 $1,850 for a studio rental to $7,300 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,600, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $17 (1.13%) year-over-year from $1,478 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $78 (-4.14%) year-over-year from $1,873 to $1,795. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1 (0.03%) year-over-year from $2,799 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,583 (-50.81%) year-over-year from $5,083 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,195 to $3,195. 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 2.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.97	$1,495	$1,478 (1.13%)	$2,195 (-31.88%)
1 BR	$3.32	$1,795	$1,873 (-4.14%)	$1,580 (13.61%)
2 BR	$3.09	$2,800	$2,799 (0.03%)	$2,558 (9.48%)
3 BR	$2.99	$2,500	$5,083 (-50.81%)	$3,098 (-19.31%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Downtown Long Beach. The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is currently $3,240 per month. Our records show that Costa Mesa, CA, with an average rent of $2,634, 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 $6,500 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 8.65% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.73% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA are about 1.06% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.51% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,025	$2,511	$3,315	$2,634
Long Beach, CA	$1,995	$2,248	$2,855	$2,782
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,150	$2,808	$3,413	$3,699
Newport Beach, CA	$1,905	$2,132	$4,348	$6,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Mesa Verde, Westchester-Playa Del Rey, and Marina del Rey. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,689 per month. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,689. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Mesa Verde has the most affordable average rent at $2,643 per month. Whereas, at $3,854 average rent per month, Marina del Rey is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Long Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,073	$2,566	$3,355	$2,643
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,337	$3,034	$3,900	$3,689
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,467	$2,990	$4,067	$3,854

Top Counties Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 3 counties located by Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,583. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 92626, Costa Mesa, CA at $2,571 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,999 per month is 92648, Huntington Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,905. That's at least $4 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 $2,498 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,315 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 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
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	N/A	$3,177	$4,459	$3,999
92626, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,025	$2,498	$3,315	$2,571
92663, Newport Beach, CA	$1,905	$2,114	$2,724	$2,583

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 $2,600. 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 $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.97. There are a total of 5 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $3.32. There are a total of 4 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 $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $3.09. There are a total of 4 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.51% 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 $2,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.