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Highlights

  • Spacious closets
  • Gated community
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Private patios
  • On-site management

Location

527 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA|Downtown Long Beach
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Management

Property Management Associates

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(424) 492-3477

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Monday 9:30 am–6:30 pm PT

Property Overview

The Gatsby Apartments is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, location, quality, and trustworthiness, reflecting solid value and a well-presented rental option. Notable features include spacious closets, hardwood flooring, private patios, gated access, on-site laundry facilities, and on-site management, while its photo count and value-for-money standing add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.7
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, The Gatsby Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
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Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath415 sqft$1,375 /mo4 units available

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Amenities for The Gatsby Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood FloorPrivate Balcony
Spacious Closet

Appliances

Space Heater

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Controlled AccessOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Gate

Services

Full Time MaintenanceOn-Site Management
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One-time. Refundable.

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Units35

About The Gatsby Apartments

HomeApartments in Long BeachDowntown Long Beach The Gatsby Apartments

Discover the character of historic living at 527 E. 1st Street. This gated community offers vintage charm in a convenient Downtown Long Beach location, close to local restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and waterfront attractions. Apartments feature hardwood flooring, spacious closets, and tile countertops. Select homes also offer private patios. Residents have access to on-site laundry facilities, on-site management, and a full-time maintenance team. The community welcomes one pet per apartment. Enjoy the character of a historic building with the convenience of living near everything Downtown Long Beach has to offer. For more information, call our office at (562) 444-0133 or complete our online contact form.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.7
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.7 out of 10 overall rating, The Gatsby Apartments is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Price and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated The Gatsby Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Gatsby Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Gatsby Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including controlled access. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Gatsby Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Gatsby Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
The Gatsby Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at The Gatsby Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Gatsby Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Gatsby Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Downtown Long Beach

studio apartments at The Gatsby Apartments cost about 14% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Downtown Long Beach.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Downtown Long Beach
Long Beach
A table of studio rental data trends in Long Beach
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,504
December 2024$1,533
January 2025$1,567
February 2025$1,531
March 2025$1,509
April 2025$1,495
May 2025$1,497
June 2025$1,512
July 2025$1,522
August 2025$1,528
September 2025$1,523
October 2025$1,515
November 2025$1,501
December 2025$1,496
January 2026$1,519
February 2026$1,499
March 2026$1,498
April 2026$1,505
May 2026$1,524
June 2026$1,503
July 2026$1,509
August 2026$1,566
September 2026$1,578
October 2026$1,499
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Long Beach
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,622
December 2024$1,627
January 2025$1,602
February 2025$1,595
March 2025$1,550
April 2025$1,586
May 2025$1,590
June 2025$1,605
July 2025$1,574
August 2025$1,569
September 2025$1,535
October 2025$1,525
November 2025$1,510
December 2025$1,515
January 2026$1,495
February 2026$1,531
March 2026$1,554
April 2026$1,530
May 2026$1,562
June 2026$1,598
July 2026$1,595
August 2026$1,573
September 2026$1,578
October 2026$1,589

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$55,000/yr

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Schools near The Gatsby Apartments

Stevenson Elementary School

515 lime ave

long beach, CA, 90802

K-5Public
B-

Beach Independent Study Program

3701 e willow st

long beach, CA, 90815

K-12Public
C+

Compton Step

417 w alondra blvd

compton, CA, 90220

K-12Public

Pace (Lynn L.) Education Center

9625 van ruiten st

bellflower, CA, 90706

K-12Public

Palos Verdes Distance Learning Academy

38 crest rd w

rolling hills, CA, 90274

K-12Public
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Getting around Long Beach near 527 E 1st St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 527 E 1st St, Long Beach

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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