Long Beach, CA Rental Market Trends

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $1,875, a 3% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,825.

Studio apartments in Long Beach rent for $1,290 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $1,731 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,184.

Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

Last updated Apr 2018
All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Average Rent $1,875 $1,290 $1,731 $2,184 $2,522
Y-o-Y Change 3% 4% 3% 2% 2%
Average Apartment Size 800 sq. ft. 484 sq. ft. 699 sq. ft. 967 sq. ft. 1,198 sq. ft.

The average size for a Long Beach apartment is 800 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 484 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 699. 2-bedroom apartments in Long Beach have an average size of 967 sq. ft.

Long Beach, CA Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,0004%
  • $1,001-$1,50026%
  • $1,501-$2,00031%
  • > $2,00039%

Long Beach, CA Rent Trends

Average Rent All rentals Studio 1 Bed 2 Beds 3 Beds
Apr / 2018 $1,875 $1,290 $1,731 $2,184 $2,522
May / 2017 $1,848 $1,269 $1,709 $2,159 $2,407
Jan / 2017 $1,809 $1,246 $1,660 $2,120 $2,457
Sept / 2016 $1,825 $1,240 $1,682 $2,136 $2,461
May / 2016 $1,773 $1,205 $1,627 $2,078 $2,430
Jan / 2016 $1,719 $1,142 $1,582 $2,020 $2,334
Sept / 2015 $1,667 $1,106 $1,507 $1,980 $2,371
May / 2015 $1,616 $1,067 $1,457 $1,932 $2,224
Jan / 2015 $1,554 $1,045 $1,417 $1,830 $2,147
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Average Rent in Long Beach, CA By Neighborhood

Alamitos Beach
$2,234
East Village
$2,234
Queensway - Harbor
$2,234
Terminal Island
$2,234
West End Long Beach
$2,234
Bixby Hill
$2,058
El Dorado South
$2,058
Los Altos
$2,058
Stearns Park
$2,058
El Dorado Park
$2,023
Plaza
$2,023
Rancho Estates
$2,023
Park Estates
$1,964
Traffic Circle
$1,964
Lakewood Village
$1,512
Bixby Knolls
$1,460
California Heights
$1,460
Memorial Heights
$1,460
Wrigley Heights
$1,460
Carmelitos
$1,430
Los Cerritos
$1,430
Addams
$1,412
Cherry Manor
$1,412
College Square
$1,412
Coolidge Triangle
$1,412
Dairy
$1,412
DeForest Park
$1,412
Freeway Circle
$1,412
Hamilton
$1,412
Jordan
$1,412
Lindberg
$1,412
Longwood
$1,412
Ramona Park
$1,412
Sutter
$1,412
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The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are Addams, where the average rent goes for $1,412/month, Cherry Manor, where renters pay $1,412/mo on average, and College Square, where the average rent goes for $1,412/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Coolidge Triangle ($1,412), Dairy ($1,412), and DeForest Park ($1,412), where the asking prices are below the average Long Beach rent of $1,875/mo.

The most expensive neighborhoods in Long Beach are Queensway - Harbor ($2,234), Terminal Island ($2,234) and West End Long Beach ($2,234).

Long Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.
Neighborhood

Rent in Addams is 37% lower than in Alamitos Beach

$1,412

Addams rent is 25% lower than Long Beach average

All rentals $1,412
Studio $1,078
1 Bed $1,285
2 Beds $1,614
3 Beds $1,832
$2,234

Alamitos Beach rent is 19% higher than Long Beach average

All rentals $2,234
Studio $1,577
1 Bed $2,013
2 Beds $2,725
3 Beds $3,482

How Does Long Beach Compare to Nearby Cities

Average Rent Y-o-Y Change
Los Angeles $2,220 5%
Long Beach $1,875 3%
Santa Monica $3,375 2%
West Hollywood $2,546 4%
Glendale $2,373 3%
Pasadena $2,425 3%
Inglewood $1,654 9%
Lancaster $1,166 12%
Lancaster City $1,166 12%
Burbank $2,221 5%

For more information about the Long Beach rental trends, check out our monthly rent report

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The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Long Beach apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

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