Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Belmont Shore is $2,435, a 2.57% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,499.
One-bedroom apartments provide 900 square feet for $2,073, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,837 offer 1,198 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA
Last updated: October 19, 2025
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,435 | 998 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $2,073 | 900 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,837 | 1,198 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA have decreased by 2.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,499 to $2,435.
What's the typical rent budget in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA (49%) 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 Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA?
9,654 or 57% of the households in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, CA are renter-occupied while 7,384 or 43% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Belmont Shore?
Park Estates $1,735/month
Hamilton $1,749/month
DeForest Park $1,838/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,665/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Belmont Shore?
University Park Long Beach $2,867/month
West End Long Beach $2,907/month
East Village $3,402/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 | $3,402 |
| West End Long Beach | $2,907 |
| University Park Long Beach | $2,867 |
| Traffic Circle | $2,862 |
| Alamitos Beach | $2,798 |
| Belmont Shore | $2,435 |
| Willmore City | $2,349 |
| Lindberg | $2,136 |
| Bixby Knolls | $2,117 |
| Los Cerritos | $2,106 |
| Bluff Heights | $1,844 |
| DeForest Park | $1,838 |
| Hamilton | $1,749 |
| Park Estates | $1,735 |
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Long Beach | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Belmont Shore is 13% lower than in Alamitos Beach
$2,435
Belmont Shore rent is the same as Long Beach average
Average Rent
$2,435
$2,798
Alamitos Beach rent is 15% higher than Long Beach average
Average Rent
$2,798
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 Belmont Shore 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.