Average Rent in Signal Hill, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Signal Hill, CA

Average rent prices in Signal Hill have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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
Signal Hill, CA

Rent prices in Signal Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Signal Hill is $2,025, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Signal Hill run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.


Studio	$1,395	4%	12%
1 bedroom	$1,695	2%	13%
2 bedroom	$2,250	8%	19%
3 bedroom	$2,722	5%	29%
4 bedroom	$3,395	16%	33%

		Listings
Atlantic Spring	$1,699
Central Signal Hill	$1,850
Civic Center	$1,995
Hilltop	$1,805
North End	$1,837
Southeast Signal Hill	$1,795
West Side Signal Hill	$1,825


Apartments	$2,025	12%	No Change
Condos	$2,800	4%	No Change
Houses	$2,997	7%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,722

Last 30 days

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Signal Hill, 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 Signal Hill, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Signal Hill and Alondra Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Signal Hill

Median rent price$2,347

22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,794

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Signal Hill, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, CA.

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5d+ ago

Southeast Signal Hill apartment for rent in Signal Hill

Back 1 bedroom apartment w/Updated Counters and Plank Flooring!

1836 1/2 Molino Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755

1 bed

1 bath

$1,575

$1,495

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

3d ago

8.5

Very good

2237 Rose Avenue

2237 Rose Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Apartment for rent

The Heights at Signal Hill - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

The Heights at Signal Hill

2201 E 21st St, Signal Hill, CA 90755

2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,925–$3,050

Apartment for rent

1d ago

Southeast Signal Hill house for rent in Signal Hill

3 beds

2 baths

$3,695

House for rent

Available Aug 13

5d+ ago

Southeast Signal Hill townhouse for rent in Signal Hill

Spacious 3 Bedroom Townhome with a 2 car garage in Signal Hill

1968 Cherry Ave #12, Signal Hill, CA 90755

3 beds

3 baths

$3,695

House for rent

Available Jul 31

5d+ ago

Hilltop apartment for rent in Signal Hill

2699 E 20th St #D, Signal Hill, CA 90755

3 beds

2 baths

$3,895

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Signal Hill, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Signal Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Signal Hill?

The average rent in Signal Hill is $2,347 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Signal Hill?

Average rent prices in Signal Hill have increased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Signal Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Signal Hill is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $422 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Signal Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Signal Hill are Atlantic Spring ($1,699/mo), Southeast Signal Hill ($1,795/mo), and Hilltop ($1,805/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Signal Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Signal Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/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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