Apartments for Rent in Long Beach, CA

17 rental apartments available

Long Beach is a genuine coastal city in its own right — a working port town with real maritime history, a walkable downtown, and beach neighborhoods like Belmont Shore and Naples that feel worlds away from the traffic of the rest of Los Angeles County. It offers meaningfully lower rents than the LA Westside while still delivering beach access, a real downtown arts scene, and its own distinct identity anchored by the Port of Long Beach, the Queen Mary, and Cal State Long Beach.

Avg. Rent

$3,602/mo

Price Range

$2,300/mo–$7,200/mo

Listings

17

Avg. Bedrooms

2 bed

Available Rentals in Long Beach, CA

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View 2 bd, 3 ba Townhouse at 4171 Del Mar Ave, Long Beach — $3,900/mo in Long Beach, CA

2BR Townhouse in Long Beach — $3,900/mo

$3,900/mo

Townhouse

Why you'll like it

Set within Cerritos Circle, an architecturally distinctive enclave adjacent to Los Cerritos and Bixby Knolls, 4171 Del Mar Avenue offers a rare combination of mid-century design,…

2 bd3 ba1,186 sqft

Listed by Lissa Lebel · Lic# 02032063 · Sotheby's International Realty · 323-842-0003

4171 Del Mar AveLong Beach, CA

View 3 bd, 2 ba House at 4549 Walnut Ave, Long Beach — $4,000/mo in Long Beach, CA

$4,000/mo

House

Why you'll like it

There's something about Bixby Knolls that feels like its own little town within Long Beach and 4549 Walnut Avenue puts you right in the middle of it.Set on a corner lot along a…

3 bd2 ba1,000 sqft

Listed by Vanessa McCaffrey · Lic# 02044890 · Kase Real Estate · 323-356-9896

4549 Walnut AveLong Beach, CA

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Port & Maritime History

The Port of Long Beach is one of the busiest in the US, giving the city a real working-harbor identity alongside its beach-town reputation.

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Beach Neighborhoods

Belmont Shore and Naples (with its own canals and gondola rides) offer walkable beach living without LA Westside prices.

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Cal State Long Beach

CSULB brings a large student and faculty renter population, supporting steady demand for smaller units and shared housing near campus.

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Arts & Downtown

Retro Row (4th Street) and the East Village Arts District anchor a genuinely walkable, independent-business downtown scene distinct from the rest of LA County.

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Value vs. LA

Long Beach generally rents below comparable LA Westside neighborhoods while offering similar beach access.

Neighborhoods in Long Beach

  • Belmont Shore
  • Naples
  • Downtown/East Village Arts District
  • Bixby Knolls
  • California Heights
  • Alamitos Beach
  • Retro Row (4th Street)

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Renter Tips for Long Beach

Belmont Shore and Naples command the highest rents given direct beach and canal access; Bixby Knolls and California Heights offer more value with a walkable, small-business commercial strip. Downtown/East Village suits renters who want an urban, transit-connected lifestyle. California's statewide AB 1482 rent cap (5% + CPI, max 10%, for qualifying units built before 2005) applies here; always confirm coverage with the landlord.

Rental Market in Long Beach, CA

There are currently 17 rental apartments listed in Long Beach, CA. The average asking rent is $3,602/mo, with prices ranging from $2,300/mo to $7,200/mo. Apply directly to any listing through EMLAKIE — EMLAKIE adds no broker fee of its own.

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Why landlords list rentals in Long Beach on Emlakie

Landlords in Long Beach, CA post their vacancy free and keep 100% of the rent — no commission or listing fee from EMLAKIE, ever. Your listing joins the 17 other rental apartments already live here, with AI-assisted descriptions and reaches renters searching Long Beach directly. Covers Belmont Shore, Naples, Downtown/East Village Arts District and more. Applicants message you directly through EMLAKIE — no call center, no middleman fee added by EMLAKIE.

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How renters find rentals in Long Beach

Renters browse 17 apartments in Long Beach, CA above, filtering by price, bedrooms, and property type. The typical listing here rents for around $3,602/mo. No broker markup, so you contact the landlord directly to ask questions, tour, or apply — usually the same day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Long Beach have rent control?

Long Beach does not have its own local rent control ordinance beyond California's statewide AB 1482, which caps annual increases at 5% + CPI (max 10%) for qualifying units built before 2005.

What is the average rent in Long Beach?

Long Beach rents vary by proximity to the water — expect $1,800–$2,800/month for a 1-bedroom near Belmont Shore or downtown, and $1,500–$2,200/month further inland toward Bixby Knolls.

Is Long Beach cheaper than the rest of Los Angeles?

Generally yes, compared to LA's Westside — Long Beach offers similar beach access to Santa Monica or Venice at a meaningful discount, though prime Belmont Shore/Naples units still command premium rents.

How do I list my Long Beach rental without a broker?

Post your Long Beach rental on EMLAKIE for free — your listing reaches tenants searching specifically for homes in Long Beach, with no broker commissions or listing fees.

How many rentals are available in Long Beach, CA, and what's the average rent?

There are currently 17 rental apartments listed in Long Beach, CA on EMLAKIE. The average asking rent is $3,602/mo, with prices ranging from $2,300/mo to $7,200/mo.

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