Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Long Beach, CA Rents

Long Beach rentals average $2,282 for a studio rental to $6,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $93 (6.41%) year-over-year from $1,457 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $124 (6.99%) year-over-year from $1,776 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $355 (15.47%) year-over-year from $2,295 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $867 (27.70%) year-over-year from $3,130 to $3,997. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,038 (22.79%) year-over-year from $4,557 to $5,595. 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 4.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.32	$1,550	$1,457 (6.41%)	$1,403 (10.45%)
1 BR	$3.58	$1,900	$1,776 (6.99%)	$1,553 (22.38%)
2 BR	$3.11	$2,650	$2,295 (15.47%)	$2,133 (24.22%)
3 BR	$3.20	$3,997	$3,130 (27.70%)	$2,687 (48.77%)
4+ BR	$2.46	$5,595	$4,557 (22.79%)	$4,200 (33.21%)

Historical Rents in Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Long Beach

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Long Beach. The average rent in Long Beach is currently $4,550 per month. Our records show that Inglewood, CA, with an average rent of $2,900, 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 $11,000 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 16.85% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 29.67% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Long Beach, CA are about 44.17% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 25.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,898	$1,995	$2,900	$2,900
Torrance, CA	$1,773	$2,095	$2,863	$3,698
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,295	$3,350	$4,325	$4,500
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,350	$2,722	$3,500	$4,550
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,750	$6,095	$7,500
Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$4,150	$5,500	$10,000
Newport Beach, CA	$2,825	$3,298	$5,600	$11,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Beach

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Long Beach, Congress North, and Westchester-Playa Del Rey. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA is currently around $3,850 per month. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Long Beach's average rent, which is only $2,850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach has the most affordable average rent at $2,921 per month. Whereas, at $4,640 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
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA	$2,507	$2,800	$3,604	$2,921
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,800	$2,610	$3,240
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,375	$2,890	$3,728	$3,850
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$3,195	$2,535	$4,195	$3,900
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$3,290	$3,301	$4,975	$4,640

Top Counties Near Long Beach

There are a total of 5 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 are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Long Beach, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,444.

The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in 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	$2,575	$4,251	$3,900
90045, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$2,794	$3,342	$2,988

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 $2,850. 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 $2,282 and an average price per square feet of $4.32. There are a total of 16 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 $2,543 and an average price per square feet of $3.58. There are a total of 69 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 $3.11. There are a total of 64 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Long Beach, CA is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.