Last updated on August 18, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Long Beach

$2,219/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is $2,219 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $294 more per month.

$3.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Long Beach

116

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Long Beach rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Average rent prices in Downtown Long Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Rent prices in Downtown Long Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Long Beach is $2,192, whereas a house costs $2,252. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Long Beach run $2,240 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,192.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,195

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,997

2%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,495

3%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,997

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Long Beach, 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 Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Long Beach and Bixby Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Long Beach

Median rent price$2,219
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is 17% higher than the median rent in Bixby Park, Long Beach, CA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

640 Elm Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach

Condo for rent

Available Jul 2

345 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

345

345 Chestnut Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

Studio

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

422 1/2 E Broadway #05 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Long Beach apartment for rent in Long Beach

Studio

0 baths

$995

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 14

235 W 5th St #R2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach

Condo for rent

Available May 3

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Long Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Long Beach?

The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is $2,219 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Long Beach?

Average rent prices in Downtown Long Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Downtown Long Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Long Beach is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $294 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Long Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Long Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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