Average Rent in Signal Hill, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Signal Hill, CA

Average rent prices in Signal Hill have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Signal Hill run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.


Studio	$1,399	No Change	11%
1 bedroom	$1,672	1%	22%
2 bedroom	$2,195	12%	8%
3 bedroom	$2,900	2%	28%
4 bedroom	$3,845	16%	38%

		Listings
Atlantic Spring	$1,750
Central Signal Hill	$1,695
Civic Center	$1,895
Hilltop	$2,300
North End	$1,950
Southeast Signal Hill	$1,947
West Side Signal Hill	$1,750


Apartments	$1,995	4%	No Change
Condos	$3,050	12%	No Change
Houses	$3,422	2%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,672

Last 30 days

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

Last year

28%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,845

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

38%

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$2,800

44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,772

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Signal Hill, CA is 58% higher than the median rent in Alondra Park, CA.

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Southeast Signal Hill apartment for rent in Signal Hill

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

1 bed

1 bath

$1,625

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Stanley1975

1975 Stanley Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755

1 bed

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

11h ago

North End apartment for rent in Signal Hill

1006 E 32nd St #D, Signal Hill, CA 90755

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Hilltop apartment for rent in Signal Hill

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,595

Apartment for rent

The Heights at Signal Hill - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

7.8

Very good

The Heights at Signal Hill

2201 E 21st St, Signal Hill, CA 90755

2 beds

2 baths

$2,965

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Southeast Signal Hill house for rent in Signal Hill

Single Family Residence - Signal Hill, CA

1946 Dawson Ave, Signal Hill, CA 90755

3 beds

2 baths

$4,250

House 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 $2,800 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Signal Hill?

Average rent prices in Signal Hill have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Signal Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Signal Hill is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Signal Hill?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Signal Hill are Central Signal Hill ($1,695/mo), Atlantic Spring ($1,750/mo), and West Side Signal Hill ($1,750/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 $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Signal Hill?

The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Signal Hill, CA, is approximately $2,191, while a two-bedroom apartment costs around $2,861.

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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