Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Long Beach
$2,480/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Long Beach is $2,480 per month as of May 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $531 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Long Beach
110
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Long Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Average rent prices in Downtown Long Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,422, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Long Beach run $2,430 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,560.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,572 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,505 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,195 | 3% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bixby Park | $1,950 | |
Central Long Beach | $1,800 | |
Eastside | $2,072 | |
Franklin School | $1,937 | |
Saint Mary | $1,795 | |
Willmore City | $1,655 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,422 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,597 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,572
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,505
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
36%
Bixby Park
Average rent
$1,950
Central Long Beach
Average rent
$1,800
Eastside
Average rent
$2,072
Franklin School
Average rent
$1,937
Saint Mary
Average rent
$1,795
Willmore City
Average rent
$1,655
Apartments
Average rent
$2,422
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
15%
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
27%higher than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Long Beach, Long Beach, CA is 27% higher than the median rent in Bixby Park, Long Beach, CA.
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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
3d 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
5d+ ago
335 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
1 bath
$1,125–$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Long Beach condo for rent in Long Beach
235 W 5th St #R2, Long Beach, CA 90802
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Condo for rent
Available May 3
1d ago
245 W Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,486–$7,071
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
2d ago
207 E Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$2,105–$5,384
Apartment for rent
20h ago
100 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$4,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
707 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,448–$4,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
40 Cedar Walk, Long Beach, CA 90802
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,260–$3,481
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
110 W Ocean Blvd #1365, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,350–$2,610
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
201 The Promenade N #1257, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$3,430
Apartment for rent
20h ago
100 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,250–$4,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
527 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,375–$1,600
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
40 Cedar Walk, Long Beach, CA 90802
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,260–$3,481
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
110 W Ocean Blvd #1365, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,350–$2,610
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
201 The Promenade N #1257, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,130–$3,430
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
40 Cedar Walk, Long Beach, CA 90802
2 beds
2 baths
$2,979–$3,157
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
363 E Broadway #363, Long Beach, CA 90802
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
$4,100
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 10
1d ago
Verified
527 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
1 bath
$1,375–$1,450
Apartment for rent
17h ago
715 E 5th St, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,480 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Long Beach?
Average rent prices in Downtown Long Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Long Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Long Beach is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $531 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 $99,000/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).