Average Rent in Long Beach, CA

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Current Versus Historical Long Beach, CA Rents

Long Beach rentals average $1,875 for a studio rental to $6,500 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 November 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $150 (10.17%) year-over-year from $1,475 to $1,625. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $239 (13.58%) year-over-year from $1,761 to $2,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $400 (17.43%) year-over-year from $2,295 to $2,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $866 (26.81%) year-over-year from $3,229 to $4,095. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $32 (0.53%) year-over-year from $5,963 to $5,995. 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 8.76% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.80% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.02	$1,625	$1,475 (10.17%)	$1,465 (10.92%)
1 BR	$3.68	$2,000	$1,761 (13.58%)	$1,551 (28.96%)
2 BR	$3.09	$2,695	$2,295 (17.43%)	$2,033 (32.54%)
3 BR	$3.17	$4,095	$3,229 (26.81%)	$2,753 (48.73%)
4+ BR	$2.31	$5,995	$5,963 (0.53%)	$4,233 (41.61%)

Historical Rents in Long Beach, CA

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Top Cities Near Long Beach

There are a total of 8 cities nearby Long Beach. The average rent in Long Beach is currently $5,363 per month. Our records show that Inglewood, CA, with an average rent of $2,875, 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 $10,500 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 50.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Long Beach, CA are about 40.07% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.56% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 8 cities near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inglewood, CA	$1,875	$2,125	$2,900	$2,875
Torrance, CA	N/A	$2,150	$3,000	$4,000
Redondo Beach, CA	$2,350	$3,375	$4,249	$4,575
Huntington Beach, CA	$2,100	$2,500	$3,500	$4,800
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	N/A	$2,248	$3,595	$5,925
Hermosa Beach, CA	N/A	$3,750	$5,895	$7,500
Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$3,800	$5,500	$9,350
Newport Beach, CA	$2,650	$3,294	$5,600	$10,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Long Beach

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Long Beach, Congress North, and Mar Vista. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near Long Beach, CA is currently around $4,050 per month. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,050. 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 $2,919 per month. Whereas, at $10,000 average rent per month, Sand Section 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	$2,417	$2,925	$3,162	$2,919
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,900	$2,610	$2,995
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA	$2,598	$2,535	$4,600	$3,995
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,342	$2,727	$3,772	$4,050
Marina del Rey, Los Angeles, CA	$2,400	$3,050	$4,800	$4,496
South Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, CA	N/A	$3,450	$4,500	$4,500
Sand Section, Manhattan Beach, CA	N/A	$4,075	$5,500	$10,000

Top Counties Near Long Beach

There are a total of 7 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 $3,866.

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	$2,645	$2,600	$4,348	$4,300
90045, Los Angeles, CA	$2,403	$2,654	$3,442	$3,432

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 $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $4.02. There are a total of 17 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 $2,535 and an average price per square feet of $3.68. There are a total of 82 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 $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $3.09. There are a total of 81 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 0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.27% 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.