Average Rent in Long Beach, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Long Beach, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Long Beach, CA is $2,095. This is +6% higher than the national average.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,095

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

892

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Long Beach, CA is $2,095. This is +6% higher than the national average.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%

71%

13%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

60%

40%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Long Beach, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Long Beach, CA is $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, CA costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,395. Houses for rent in Long Beach, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,247.


1 bedroom	$1,850	No Change	3%
2 bedroom	$2,495	1%	2%
3 bedroom	$3,695	1%	7%
4 bedroom	$4,375	12%	3%
Studio	$1,513	No Change	5%

		Comparables
Belmont Heights	$2,337
Belmont Shore	$2,695
Bixby Knolls	$2,070
Bixby Park	$2,095
Central Long Beach	$1,895
Downtown Long Beach	$2,499
Eastside	$1,995
Franklin School	$1,850
Saint Mary	$1,986
Willmore City	$1,695


Apartments	$1,995	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,595	1%	No Change
Houses	$3,247	9%	No Change
Rooms	$1,300	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,513

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,375

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Long Beach, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Long Beach, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellflower, CA.

Long Beach

Median rent price$2,095

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250

14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

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Cost of living in
Long Beach, CA

The overall cost of living in Long Beach, CA is 49% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.