Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Average rent in
Long Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Long Beach rent stands today
Long Beach, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Month over month, rent has eased 1.9%, indicating a recent softening in the market.
Compared to national trends
Long Beach runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier coastal metro with 973 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Long Beach rent for about $1,495/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,850/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,395/month. Larger units reach $3,299/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,800/month for 4+ bedrooms, with apartments averaging $1,950/month and houses at $3,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Long Beach, CA, Wrigley Heights rents fell 50.1% year over year to $1,895/month across 23 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend and represents a localized cooldown in that neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Long Beach
$2,000/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Long Beach is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Long Beach
973
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 | No Change |  2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,395 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,299 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 3% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont Heights | $2,122 | |
Bixby Knolls | $2,100 | |
Bixby Park | $1,895 | |
Central Long Beach | $1,872 | |
Downtown Long Beach | $2,399 | |
Eastside | $1,995 | |
Franklin School | $1,895 | |
Saint Mary | $1,800 | |
Washington School | $1,600 | |
Willmore City | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $2,186 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,299
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Downtown Long Beach
Average rent
$2,399
Central Long Beach
Average rent
$1,872
Bixby Park
Average rent
$1,895
Eastside
Average rent
$1,995
Franklin School
Average rent
$1,895
Saint Mary
Average rent
$1,800
Belmont Heights
Average rent
$2,122
Willmore City
Average rent
$1,600
Bixby Knolls
Average rent
$2,100
Washington School
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$2,186
Last 30 days
18%
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
3%higher than the national median
18%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
3%$2,500
4%$2,795
9%$2,247
1%$2,295
2%$2,537
4%$3,200
1%$2,755
6%$2,240
2%$4,450
21%$2,939
1%$2,633
5%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
Downtown Long Beach apartment for rent in Long Beach
731 E 4th St #3, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
0 baths
$495
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach
231 W 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Condo for rent
Available May 14
4d ago
1823 Gardenia Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
2 beds
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3440 E Ransom St, Long Beach, CA 90804
2–4 beds
1–3 baths
$980–$1,465
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bixby Park house for rent in Long Beach
1724 Bluff Pl, Long Beach, CA 90802
4 beds
3.5 baths
$16,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Bixby Park condo for rent in Long Beach
25 15th Pl #1, Long Beach, CA 90802
3 beds
2 baths
$8,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
SEADIP house for rent in Long Beach
346 Whites Lndg #1, Long Beach, CA 90803
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,400
House for rent
Available May 27
16h ago
500 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,230–$8,250
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1081 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90813
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,938–$4,758
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1250 E San Antonio Dr, Long Beach, CA 90807
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1151 Walnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
912 Gladys Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
15h ago
Verified
5980 Bixby Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90803
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,267–$3,647
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
527 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
1 bath
$1,375
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 $2,000 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Long Beach?
Average rent prices in Long Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Long Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Long Beach is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Long Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are Willmore City ($1,600/mo), Washington School ($1,600/mo), and Saint Mary ($1,800/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?
Long Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments remaining relatively stable in pricing, while two-bedroom apartments average around $2,500 per month with a slight uptick from the previous year. The overall market averaged around $2,100 per month across all property types in 2025.
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).