Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Long Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Long Beach, CA rent slipped 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $154 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as the market stabilizes near its recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Long Beach runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier coastal metro tier with 835 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Long Beach rent for about $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,795/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,395/month. Houses command a median of $3,395/month, while apartments are priced at $1,900/month, reflecting the predominance of apartments in the inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rancho Estates rents fell 47.9% year over year to $2,995/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.8% drop, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Long Beach
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Long Beach is $1,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Beach
835
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Long Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Long Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Long Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Long Beach, CA
Rent prices in Long Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Long Beach is $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | 4% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $4,295 | 6% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Heights | $2,475 | |
Bixby Knolls | $1,895 | |
Bixby Park | $1,895 | |
Central Long Beach | $1,795 | |
Downtown Long Beach | $2,230 | |
Eastside | $2,100 | |
Franklin School | $1,895 | |
Saint Mary | $1,795 | |
South Wrigley | $1,725 | |
Willmore City | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,395 |  3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,488 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
Downtown Long Beach
Average rent
$2,230
Central Long Beach
Average rent
$1,795
Bixby Park
Average rent
$1,895
Franklin School
Average rent
$1,895
Saint Mary
Average rent
$1,795
Eastside
Average rent
$2,100
South Wrigley
Average rent
$1,725
Willmore City
Average rent
$1,650
Belmont Heights
Average rent
$2,475
Bixby Knolls
Average rent
$1,895
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,488
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Long Beach, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Long Beach, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Long Beach and Bellflower by all bedroom counts and property types.
Long Beach
5%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,295
1%$2,397
9%$2,800
$2,238
3%$2,262
10%$2,550
2%$3,150
5%$2,935
23%$2,495
6%$3,487
30%$2,875
3%$2,695
3%Cost of living in Long Beach, CA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 21% higher |
| Groceries | 10% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 134% higher |
| Transportation | 39% higher |
| Utilities | 11% higher |
Discover rentals in Long Beach, CA
5d+ ago
Franklin School condo for rent in Long Beach
1905 E Florida St #7, Long Beach, CA 90802
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
$795
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach
640 Elm Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Condo for rent
Available Jul 2
1d ago
California Heights apartment for rent in Long Beach
3509 Walnut Ave #1, Long Beach, CA 90807
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
16h ago
3440 E Ransom St, Long Beach, CA 90804
2–4 beds
1–3 baths
$980–$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Belmont Park house for rent in Long Beach
5 beds
4 baths
$10,000
House for rent
Available Jul 9
5d+ ago
Belmont Park house for rent in Long Beach
4 beds
3 baths
$9,500
House for rent
Available Sep 12
14h ago
500 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,230–$8,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Belmont Shore house for rent in Long Beach
4 beds
2 baths
$8,250
$7,750
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1081 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90813
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,443–$4,481
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1250 E San Antonio Dr, Long Beach, CA 90807
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
527 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
1 bath
$1,375–$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
8h ago
Lakewood Village apartment for rent in Long Beach
4500 N Lakewood Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90808
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1720 Park Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
527 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
1 bath
$1,375–$1,450
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Long Beach, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Long Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Long Beach?
The average rent in Long Beach is $1,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Beach?
Average rent prices in Long Beach have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Long Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Beach is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Long Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are Willmore City ($1,650/mo), South Wrigley ($1,725/mo), and Central Long Beach ($1,795/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Long Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Long Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Long Beach?
January offers the best rental deals in Long Beach, with rents running about 3.7% lower than the August peak season. December also provides good opportunities with the lowest competition from other renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).