Long Beach, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $2,670, a 1.73% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,625.
Studio Apartments at $1,937 offer the most budget-friendly option with 476 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.
One-bedroom apartments provide 700 square feet for $2,396, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $3,115 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,334 sq ft) for $4,142, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in Long Beach, CA
Last updated: November 18, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,670 | 814 sq. ft. |
| Studio | $1,937 | 476 sq. ft. |
| 1 Bed | $2,396 | 700 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $3,115 | 1,018 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $4,142 | 1,334 sq. ft. |
Long Beach, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Long Beach, CA have increased by 1.73% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,625 to $2,670.
What's the typical rent budget in Long Beach, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Long Beach, CA (29%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Long Beach, CA?
101,315 or 59% of the households in Long Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 69,994 or 41% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Hamilton $1,765/month
Bluff Heights $1,821/month
DeForest Park $1,847/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,670/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach?
Traffic Circle $2,856/month
West End Long Beach $2,862/month
East Village $3,389/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Long Beach, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| East Village | $3,389 |
| West End Long Beach | $2,862 |
| Traffic Circle | $2,856 |
| Alamitos Beach | $2,582 |
| Belmont Shore | $2,473 |
| Willmore City | $2,319 |
| Lindberg | $2,197 |
| Los Cerritos | $2,181 |
| Bixby Knolls | $2,160 |
| DeForest Park | $1,847 |
| Bluff Heights | $1,821 |
| Hamilton | $1,765 |
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Long Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alamitos Beach is 4% higher than in Belmont Shore
$2,582
Alamitos Beach rent is 3% lower than Long Beach average
Average Rent
$2,582
$2,473
Belmont Shore rent is 7% lower than Long Beach average
Average Rent
$2,473
How Long Beach Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Long Beach | $2,670 |
| Los Angeles | $2,765 |
| East Bay | $2,670 |
| San Francisco | $3,598 |
| San Diego | $2,968 |
| Oakland | $2,635 |
| Sacramento | $1,906 |
| San Jose | $3,134 |
| Fresno | $1,622 |
| Tulare | $1,693 |
| Vallejo | $2,118 |
| Inglewood | $2,504 |
| Huntington Beach, CA | $2,801 |
| Hawthorne, CA | $2,009 |
| Torrance, CA | $2,507 |
| Fullerton, CA | $2,530 |
| Downey, CA | $2,286 |
| Redondo Beach, CA | $3,169 |
| Buena Park, CA | $2,378 |
| Gardena, CA | $1,790 |
| Norwalk, CA | $2,296 |
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Long Beach apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.