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Apartments for Rent in Central Area, Long Beach, CA

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  • a white house with palm trees in front of it
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    2159 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
    1 BED $1,795
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a stove
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    1725 Lemon Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    1 BED $1,825
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • A kitchen with a sink and a window.
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    1576 Elm Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    2 BEDS $2,195
  • a kitchen with a stove and a microwave and wooden cabinets
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    1935 Myrtle Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
    STUDIO $1,450
  • A white bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.
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    1430 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
    1 BED $1,795
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top oven.
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    542 E Rhea St, Long Beach, CA 90806
    2 BEDS $2,095
  • A kitchen with a sink, stove, and cabinets.
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    1916 Pasadena Ave #A, Long Beach, CA 90806
    1 BED $1,900

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a stove
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    2305 Lemon Ave., Signal Hill, CA 90755
    1 BED $1,695
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances and a wooden floor
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    1880 Locust Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806
    1 BED $1,850
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    1010 Orange Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    1 BED $1,800
    2 BEDS $2,300
  • A kitchen with a stove top oven and a window with a view of a balcony.
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    1635 Locust Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    2 BEDS $2,150
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  • A bedroom with a large bed and a window with blinds.
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    1754 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
    1 BED $1,995
  • A kitchen with wooden floors and stainless steel appliances.
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    2239 Gaviota Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755
    1 BED $2,000
  • A kitchen with a black fridge and black oven.
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    1640 Sherman Pl, Long Beach, CA 90804
    1 BED $1,500
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    1444 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    1 BED $1,695
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    1537 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    2 BEDS $2,200
  • A sunny day at InveServe, Corp with a pathway leading to a building.
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    R570 - 1611 - 1613 N Stanton Pl, Long Beach, CA 90804
    1 BED $1,700+
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    3 BEDS $1,850
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  • A kitchen with a black stove top oven and a counter top with a brown granite counter top.
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    1525 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90813
    2 BEDS $2,175
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1081 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90813
    STUDIO $2,068+
    1 BED $2,270+
    2 BEDS $2,574+
  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a bed
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    1081 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90813
    STUDIO $2,048+
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $2,524+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a marble backsplash.
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    1436 East 8Th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
    2 BEDS $2,275
  • A kitchen with grey cabinets and a marble backsplash.
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    2240 North Legion Drive, Signal Hill, CA 90755
    1 BED $2,600
  • A white two-story house with a brown roof and a brown door.
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    825 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
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    2 BEDS $1,995
  • a blue and white building with a tree in front of it
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    1622 Junipero Ave., Long Beach, CA 90804
    2 BEDS $2,325
  • a building with a red flag on a street corner
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    623 East 7Th Street, Long Beach, CA 90813
    STUDIO $1,350+
    1 BED $1,485
    2 BEDS $1,070+
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Getting around in Central Area, CA

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Very Walkable
57 /100
Good Transit
75 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 88, Transit Score®: 57, Bike Score®: 75

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Central Area, Long Beach, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Central Area, Long Beach, CA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Central Area, Long Beach, CA?

The best apartments in Central Area, Long Beach, CA are: 2159 Elm Ave., 1725 Lemon Ave., 1576 Elm Ave., 1935 Myrtle Ave. and 1430 Elm Avenue.

What is the average rent in Central Area, Long Beach, CA?

The average rent in Central Area, Long Beach, CA is $2,132.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Area, Long Beach, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Central Area, Long Beach, CA is between $1,795 and $1,900.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Area, Long Beach, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Central Area, Long Beach, CA is between $2,095 and $2,300.

What type of rental buildings are in Central Area, Long Beach, CA?

In Central Area, 77% of the residents are renting compared to 23% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 9% of Central Area’s rentals, 75% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 16% are single-family rentals.

Central Area, Long Beach, CA demographics

  • 15,712Total Population
  • 7,759 Female
    7,953 Male
  • 34Median Age

In total, Central Area, Long Beach, CA has 15,712 residents, 7,759 women and 7,953 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Central Area’s population is 34.

Central Area, Long Beach, CA households

  • 3,264 Family
    1,849 Non-family
  • 1,796 Children
    3,317 No Children
  • 5,113Total Number of Households
  • 2.44Average People Per Household
  • $61,988Median Household Income

There is a total of 5,113 households in Central Area, Long Beach, CA. Of these, 1,796 have children and 3,317 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 3,264 family households and 1,849 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Central Area is 2.44 people, on average. The median household annual income in Central Area equals $61,988, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,664.

Central Area, Long Beach, CA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 17% of the population in Central Area, Long Beach, CA have no high school education, 37% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 13% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 4% hold a Graduate Degree.

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