Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Long Beach, CA Rents

Long Beach rentals average $1,498 for a studio rental to $5,573 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,410, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $103 (6.68%) year-over-year from $1,547 to $1,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $454 (24.60%) year-over-year from $1,846 to $2,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $453 (18.14%) year-over-year from $2,495 to $2,948. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $191 (5.03%) year-over-year from $3,797 to $3,988. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,109 (65.58%) year-over-year from $4,741 to $7,850. 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 7.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.19% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.40	$1,650	$1,547 (6.68%)	$1,450 (13.79%)
1 BR	$39.32	$2,300	$1,846 (24.60%)	$1,746 (31.74%)
2 BR	$35.93	$2,948	$2,495 (18.14%)	$2,284 (29.04%)
3 BR	$36.07	$3,988	$3,797 (5.03%)	$3,279 (21.60%)
4+ BR	$32.44	$7,850	$4,741 (65.58%)	$5,830 (34.65%)

Historical Rents in Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Long Beach

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Long Beach. The average rent in Long Beach is currently $3,973 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. 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 Long Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $11,570 per month.

Let's compare Long Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Long Beach, CA is 23.54% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 11.39% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Long Beach, CA are about 30.77% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.48% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Long Beach, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hawthorne, CA	$1,695	$1,800	$2,413	$2,178
Inglewood, CA	$1,725	$2,100	$2,573	$2,450
Gardena, CA	$1,775	$1,900	$2,500	$2,700
Santa Ana, CA	$1,995	$2,198	$2,800	$2,980
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 Long Beach

There are a total of 35 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Central Long Beach, and Wilshire Center - Koreatown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 35 total neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,523 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,523. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,410. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,737 per month. Whereas, at $6,417 average rent per month, Venice is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 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
Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,295	$1,695	$2,298	$2,100
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,995	$2,800	$2,181
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,510	$1,675	$2,473	$2,195
Rampart Village, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,899	$2,695	$2,292
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,422	$1,750	$2,480	$2,300
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
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,295	$2,850	$3,490
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,713	$3,109	$3,498
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
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,399	$2,250	$3,450	$3,550
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
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,543	$3,525	$4,699	$4,466
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,690	$2,923	$3,995	$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
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,250	$3,600	$4,995	$5,200
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,248	$2,674	$5,095	$5,595
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,198	$3,095	$5,673	$6,417

Top Counties Near Long Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Long Beach

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,444. 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 $1,895 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 $1,710. That's at least $46 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Long Beach, CA is $2,402 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,549 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$2,195	$2,625	$2,375
90813, Long Beach, CA	$1,295	$1,660	$2,292	$1,895
90804, Long Beach, CA	$1,295	$1,895	$2,448	$2,223
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,098	$3,800	$3,850
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,398	$3,995	$4,098
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$1,950	$2,550	$3,900	$4,248
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,200	$2,797	$5,225	$5,498
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,022	$2,637	$3,825	$2,621
90731, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,925	$2,750	$2,850
90034, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,850	$3,345	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Long Beach Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Long Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,410. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Long Beach, CA.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,498 and an average price per square feet of $44.40. There are a total of 56 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Beach.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,975 and an average price per square feet of $39.32. There are a total of 135 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Beach.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $35.93. There are a total of 157 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Beach.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Long Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.25%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Long Beach, CA is around $1,928/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.