Average Rent in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA Rents

Downtown Long Beach rentals average $2,495 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,967, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $898 (59.82%) year-over-year from $1,502 to $2,400. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $590 (29.20%) year-over-year from $2,021 to $2,611. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $703 (26.08%) year-over-year from $2,697 to $3,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $276 (9.51%) year-over-year from $2,899 to $3,175. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,195 to $3,195. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 11.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.70 $2,400 $1,502 (59.82%) $1,454 (65.04%)
1 BR $3.64 $2,611 $2,021 (29.20%) $1,638 (59.45%)
2 BR $3.65 $3,400 $2,697 (26.08%) $2,465 (37.93%)

Historical Rents in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Downtown Long Beach. The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is currently $4,850 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Long Beach, CA, with an average rent of $2,895, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $10,995 per month.

Let's compare Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is 8.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.90% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA are about 20.01% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Long Beach, CA $2,282 $2,530 $3,000 $2,895
Torrance, CA $1,748 $2,095 $3,125 $3,648
Huntington Beach, CA $2,350 $2,550 $3,500 $4,500
Redondo Beach, CA $2,295 $3,400 $4,325 $4,850
Hermosa Beach, CA N/A $3,775 $5,325 $7,500
Manhattan Beach, CA N/A $4,150 $5,500 $10,000
Newport Beach, CA $2,825 $3,300 $5,600 $10,995

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress North, Mar Vista, and Westchester-Playa Del Rey. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,921 per month. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,921. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,967. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown Long Beach, Congress North has the most affordable average rent at $3,300 per month. Whereas, at $4,655 average rent per month, Marina del Rey is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown Long Beach. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA N/A $1,900 $2,610 $3,300
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA $3,195 $2,650 $3,875 $3,875
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA $2,398 $2,977 $3,889 $3,968
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA $3,285 $3,670 $4,950 $4,655

Top Counties Near Downtown Long Beach

There are a total of 4 counties located by Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown Long Beach

There is one zipcode in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,900.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
90034, Los Angeles, CA $3,295 $2,600 $4,259 $3,900

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown Long Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,967. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.70. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Long Beach.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,776 and an average price per square feet of $3.64. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Long Beach.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,604 and an average price per square feet of $3.65. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown Long Beach.
How have rent prices in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.60%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is around $2,374/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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