Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Long Beach, CA Rents

Long Beach rentals average $1,925 for a studio rental to $6,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $55 (3.68%) year-over-year from $1,495 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $352 (20.11%) year-over-year from $1,748 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $682 (29.47%) year-over-year from $2,313 to $2,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $497 (14.39%) year-over-year from $3,451 to $3,948. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,225 (26.78%) year-over-year from $4,575 to $5,800. 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 1.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.76	$1,550	$1,495 (3.68%)	$1,624 (-4.57%)
1 BR	$3.67	$2,100	$1,748 (20.11%)	$1,695 (23.89%)
2 BR	$3.18	$2,995	$2,313 (29.47%)	$2,213 (35.32%)
3 BR	$3.41	$3,948	$3,451 (14.39%)	$3,358 (17.54%)
4+ BR	$3.20	$5,800	$4,575 (26.78%)	$4,881 (18.83%)

Historical Rents in Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Long Beach

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Long Beach. The average rent in Long Beach is currently $4,499 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Inglewood, CA, with an average rent of $2,845, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Long Beach, CA is Newport Beach, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Long Beach, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Long Beach, CA is 14.03% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Long Beach, CA are about 22.32% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,800	$2,175	$2,895	$2,845
Torrance, CA	$1,850	$2,198	$3,200	$3,945
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,400	$3,200	$3,589	$4,000
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,638	$2,910	$3,750	$4,998
Costa Mesa, CA	$1,995	$2,195	$3,773	$5,000
Newport Beach, CA	$2,395	$4,200	$5,950	$12,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Beach

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near 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 Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,199 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,199. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Beach's average rent, which is only $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, Congress North has the most affordable average rent at $2,650 per month. Whereas, at $3,930 average rent per month, Marina del Rey is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Long Beach. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,798	$2,250	$2,650
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$3,195	$2,415	$3,245	$2,997
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,252	$2,950	$3,761	$3,400
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,237	$3,137	$3,955	$3,930

Top Counties Near Long Beach

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

We've listed the top 0 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Long Beach

There is one zipcode in or near Long Beach, CA. The average rent for this zipcode is $3,825.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near 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	$3,195	$2,495	$3,895	$3,825

Frequently Asked Questions - Long Beach Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Long Beach, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Long Beach, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,925 and an average price per square feet of $3.76. There are a total of 8 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Beach.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,575 and an average price per square feet of $3.67. There are a total of 64 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Beach.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Long Beach, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $3.18. There are a total of 70 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Long Beach.

How have rent prices in Long Beach, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Long Beach, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Long Beach, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Long Beach, CA is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.