Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

Current Versus Historical Long Beach, CA Rents

Long Beach rentals average $2,300 for a studio rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,775, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $278 (18.91%) year-over-year from $1,472 to $1,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $116 (6.69%) year-over-year from $1,732 to $1,848. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (7.79%) year-over-year from $2,247 to $2,423. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (6.75%) year-over-year from $3,373 to $3,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $537 (12.30%) year-over-year from $4,363 to $4,900. 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 10.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.10	$1,750	$1,472 (18.91%)	$1,423 (22.95%)
1 BR	$3.88	$1,848	$1,732 (6.69%)	$1,542 (19.84%)
2 BR	$3.05	$2,423	$2,247 (7.79%)	$1,963 (23.39%)
3 BR	$3.22	$3,600	$3,373 (6.75%)	$2,881 (24.96%)
4+ BR	$2.41	$4,900	$4,363 (12.30%)	$4,291 (14.20%)

Historical Rents in Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Long Beach

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Long Beach. The average rent in Long Beach is currently $3,542 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Costa Mesa, CA, with an average rent of $2,706, 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 $6,500 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 12.22% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.08% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Long Beach, CA are about 6.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.30% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Costa Mesa, CA	$2,019	$2,573	$3,265	$2,706
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,299	$2,680	$3,412	$3,542
Newport Beach, CA	$1,897	$2,098	$4,198	$6,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Beach

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,789 per month. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,789. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,775. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, Westchester-Playa Del Rey has the most affordable average rent at $3,645 per month. Whereas, at $3,934 average rent per month, Marina del Rey is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Long Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,370	$2,926	$3,900	$3,645
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,467	$2,899	$4,031	$3,934

Top Counties Near Long Beach

There are a total of 2 counties located by Long Beach, CA.

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

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Long Beach

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,621. 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 92663, Newport Beach, CA at $2,328 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,369 per month is 92648, Huntington Beach, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,019. 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 Long Beach, CA is $2,573 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,250 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 3 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
92663, Newport Beach, CA	$1,911	$2,093	$2,819	$2,328
92648, Huntington Beach, CA	$2,349	$2,799	$4,495	$4,369
92626, Costa Mesa, CA	$2,019	$2,573	$3,250	$2,621

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 $2,775. 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 $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $4.10. There are a total of 10 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 $2,275 and an average price per square feet of $3.88. There are a total of 27 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 $3,190 and an average price per square feet of $3.05. There are a total of 27 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 0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Long Beach, CA is around $2,220/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.