Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Long Beach, CA Rents

Long Beach rentals average $1,595 for a studio rental to $5,975 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $28 (1.75%) year-over-year from $1,568 to $1,595. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (7.65%) year-over-year from $1,765 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $319 (13.14%) year-over-year from $2,428 to $2,748. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (2.73%) year-over-year from $3,697 to $3,798. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,819 (43.51%) year-over-year from $4,181 to $6,000. 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 4.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$44.85	$1,595	$1,568 (1.75%)	$1,457 (9.50%)
1 BR	$40.34	$1,900	$1,765 (7.65%)	$1,765 (7.65%)
2 BR	$36.68	$2,748	$2,428 (13.14%)	$2,336 (17.62%)
3 BR	$36.16	$3,798	$3,697 (2.73%)	$3,408 (11.45%)
4+ BR	$33.48	$6,000	$4,181 (43.51%)	$4,768 (25.85%)

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 $4,150 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,125, 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 $12,000 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 9.72% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.00% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Long Beach, CA are about 26.48% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.87% 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	$1,775	$2,450	$2,125
Inglewood, CA	$1,700	$2,000	$2,500	$2,450
Whittier, CA	N/A	$2,100	$3,100	$3,100
Fullerton, CA	$1,675	$2,275	$3,095	$3,700
Torrance, CA	$1,750	$2,200	$3,295	$3,795
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,500	$2,495	$3,125	$4,195
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,754	$3,695	$4,800
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	N/A	$2,475	$3,950	$5,500
Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$6,200	$8,100	$11,000
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,600	$4,563	$11,248

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Beach

There are a total of 38 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include MacArthur Park, Central Long Beach, and Park Mesa Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 38 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 $3,420 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,420. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, Westlake has the most affordable average rent at $1,350 per month. Whereas, at $6,498 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	$1,970	$2,900	$1,763
Central Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,395	$1,525	$2,095	$1,995
Park Mesa Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$2,500	$1,725	$2,250	$2,088
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$2,095	$2,895	$2,200
Pico Union, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$1,775	$2,450	$2,303
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,699	$2,390	$2,450
Congress Southeast, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,800	$2,350	$2,450
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$1,525	$2,150	$3,000	$2,599
UNNC, Los Angeles, CA	$1,473	$1,895	$2,873	$2,700
Congress West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,696	$1,650	$2,985	$2,750
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$2,143	$2,700	$3,950	$2,800
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,105	$2,439	$3,050	$2,801
Olympic Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,395	$2,095	$2,790	$2,995
Palms, Los Angeles, CA	$2,285	$3,395	$3,495	$3,225
Greater Echo Park Elysian, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,298	$4,250	$3,350
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA	$1,772	$2,395	$3,695	$3,490
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,695	$2,950	$3,198	$3,495
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$2,348	$2,938	$3,498
Irvine Business Complex, Irvine, CA	$2,557	$2,781	$3,680	$3,600
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$2,473	$3,485	$3,773
Mid City, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,045	$2,795	$3,950
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,995	$4,298	$4,088
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$3,000	$4,300	$4,173
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	$2,200	$2,850	$4,125	$4,223
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,003	$3,150	$4,787	$4,417
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$3,200	$4,600	$4,525
Northwest San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,443	$3,895	$4,840
PICO, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$2,200	$4,000	$4,951
Westside, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$2,697	$4,108	$5,200
Venice, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,498	$5,948	$6,498

Top Counties Near Long Beach

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Long Beach

There are a total of 42 zipcodes in or near Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,225. A total of 13 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 $1,845 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,400 per month is 92660, Newport Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,845. 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 Long Beach, CA is $2,398 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,445 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	$1,723	$2,125	$2,995	$2,500
90813, Long Beach, CA	$1,385	$1,563	$2,150	$1,845
90804, Long Beach, CA	$1,595	$1,899	$2,200	$2,200
90019, Los Angeles, CA	$1,575	$2,048	$3,995	$3,998
90025, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$2,397	$3,795	$3,897
90035, Los Angeles, CA	$2,398	$2,575	$3,500	$3,950
90291, Los Angeles, CA	$2,350	$3,475	$5,000	$5,550
90017, Los Angeles, CA	$2,047	$2,675	$3,089	$2,623
90803, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,795	$2,475	$3,495	$3,198
90731, Los Angeles, CA	$2,132	$1,995	$2,850	$2,775

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 $2,500. 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 $1,595 and an average price per square feet of $44.85. There are a total of 45 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $40.34. There are a total of 155 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 $2,748 and an average price per square feet of $36.68. There are a total of 176 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Long Beach, CA is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.