Apartments for Rent in Signal Hill, CA

Prices and availability in Signal Hill, CA were last updated on 15 May 2026.

The best apartments in Signal Hill, CA are: 2305 Lemon Ave., 2496 Maxson Court and 2240 North Legion Drive, Unit 207.

The average rent in Signal Hill, CA is $2,560.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Signal Hill, CA is between $1,695 and $2,800.

In Signal Hill 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Signal Hill's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 71% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 22% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Signal Hill are about 27 years old, on average. Of these, 69% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 38% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Signal Hill are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 40% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 35% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.