Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Average rent in
Long Beach, CA

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Last updated on May 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Long Beach, CA is $2,050. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,050

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Total rentals

994

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Long Beach, CA is $2,050. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

13%
71%
13%
3%
1%
$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 price trends in
Long Beach, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Long Beach, CA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Long Beach, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Long Beach, CA is $1,925. A 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, CA costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,295. Houses for rent in Long Beach, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,835

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,400

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,297

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,750

8%

4%

Studio

$1,500

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

8%

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.

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$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,299
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Long Beach, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Bellflower, CA.

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$2,890

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$2,295

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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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

19% higher

Groceries

9% higher

Health

1% higher

Housing

133% higher

Transportation

36% higher

Utilities

7% higher

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7.1

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2 beds

2 baths

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7.1

Very good

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