Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Long Beach, CA

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 $1,995/month. Month over month, rent cooled 2.4%, showing a recent easing in the market.

  • Long Beach runs 2.8% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it in the pricier coastal metro tier with 900 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Long Beach rent for about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,845/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,595/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,395/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    El Dorado Park South rents fell 49.5% year over year to $2,273/month across 12 rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Long Beach

$1,995/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Long Beach is $1,995 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $55 more per month.

$3.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Long Beach

900

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Long Beach rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 $1,920, whereas a house costs $3,392. 1-bedroom apartments in Long Beach run $1,799 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,375.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,845

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,450

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,595

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,395

10%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,395

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

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

Median rent price$1,995
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

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 & Services21% higher
Groceries10% higher
Health1% higher
Housing134% higher
Transportation39% higher
Utilities11% higher

Discover rentals in Long Beach, CA

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5d+ ago

Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach

Condo for rent

Available May 14

640 Elm Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach

Condo for rent

Available Jul 2

Vibe Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

Vibe Student Apartments

3440 E Ransom St, Long Beach, CA 90804

2–4 beds

1–3 baths

$980–$1,150

Apartment for rent

1128 Temple Ave. Student Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

7.7

Very good

1128 Temple Ave. Student Apartments

1128 Temple Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804

2 beds

2 baths

$980

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 August 1, 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 $55 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Long Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Long Beach are Willmore City ($1,652/mo), Washington School ($1,695/mo), and Saint Mary ($1,755/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Long Beach average around $1,880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,480/month.

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).

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