Long Beach, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $2,106, a 5% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Long Beach, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,106 | 5% | 801 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Long Beach, CA apartment is 801 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Long Beach, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $701-$1,0002%
- $1,001-$1,50017%
- $1,501-$2,00030%
- > $2,00052%
Long Beach, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households40%
- Owner-occupied Households59%
67,308 or 40% of the households in Long Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 99,152 or 59% are owner-occupied.
Long Beach, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach, CA | $1,827 | $1,810 | $1,849 | $1,877 | $1,877 | $1,933 | $1,990 | $2,007 | $2,077 | $2,104 | $2,106 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Long Beach, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Sutter | $1,624 |
| Ramona Park | $1,624 |
| Longwood | $1,624 |
| Lindberg | $1,624 |
| Jordan | $1,624 |
| Hamilton | $1,624 |
| Freeway Circle | $1,624 |
| DeForest Park | $1,624 |
| Dairy | $1,624 |
| Coolidge Triangle | $1,624 |
| College Square | $1,624 |
| Cherry Manor | $1,624 |
| Addams | $1,624 |
| Los Cerritos | $1,641 |
| Carmelitos | $1,641 |
| Wrigley Heights | $1,669 |
| Memorial Heights | $1,669 |
| California Heights | $1,669 |
| Bixby Knolls | $1,669 |
| Lakewood Village | $1,722 |
| Willmore City | $1,747 |
| Westside Long Beach | $1,747 |
| Washington School | $1,747 |
| Saint Mary's | $1,747 |
| Hellman | $1,747 |
| Central Area | $1,747 |
| Signal Hill | $1,820 |
| South of Conant | $1,985 |
| Old Lakewood City | $1,985 |
| Imperial Estates | $1,985 |
| Carson Park | $1,985 |
| Zaferia | $1,989 |
| Rose Park | $1,989 |
| Recreation Park | $1,989 |
| Carroll Park | $2,107 |
| Bluff Heights | $2,107 |
| Belmont Heights | $2,107 |
| Almitos Heights | $2,107 |
| Traffic Circle | $2,178 |
| Park Estates | $2,178 |
| Rancho Estates | $2,246 |
| Plaza | $2,246 |
| El Dorado Park | $2,246 |
| University Park Long Beach | $2,249 |
| Peninsula | $2,249 |
| Naples | $2,249 |
| Bluff Park | $2,249 |
| Belmont Shore | $2,249 |
| Belmont Park | $2,249 |
| Stearns Park | $2,281 |
| Los Altos | $2,281 |
| El Dorado South | $2,281 |
| Bixby Hill | $2,281 |
| West End Long Beach | $2,469 |
| Terminal Island | $2,469 |
| Queensway - Harbor | $2,469 |
| East Village | $2,469 |
| Alamitos Beach | $2,469 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are Addams, where the average rent goes for $1,624/month, Cherry Manor, where renters pay $1,624/mo on average, and College Square, where the average rent goes for $1,624/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Coolidge Triangle ($1,624), Dairy ($1,624), and DeForest Park ($1,624), where the asking prices are below the average Long Beach rent of $2,106/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach are Queensway - Harbor ($2,469), Terminal Island ($2,469) and West End Long Beach ($2,469).
The most popular neighborhood in Long Beach is Bixby Knolls, where there are 9 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $1,669. Next up is Alamitos Beach, where apartments go for $2,469/month, followed by West End Long Beach with $2,469 If you’re looking to rent in Long Beach’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Zaferia, where renters pay $1,989 on average, and East Village, where the average monthly rent is $2,469.
Long Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Addams is 34% lower than in Alamitos Beach
Addams rent is 23% lower than Long Beach average
| Average Rent | $1,624 |
|---|
Alamitos Beach rent is 17% higher than Long Beach average
| Average Rent | $2,469 |
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How Long Beach Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,524 | 2% |
| San Francisco | $3,629 | n/a |
| East Bay | $2,363 | 2% |
| San Diego | $2,237 | 4% |
| Long Beach | $2,106 | 5% |
| Oakland | $2,930 | 6% |
| Thousand Oaks | $2,190 | 3% |
| Anaheim | $1,892 | 5% |
| Glendale | $2,601 | 3% |
| Riverside | $1,613 | 5% |
| Pasadena | $2,547 | 1% |
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