Long Beach Rent Prices & Neighborhood Guide

Beach city south of LA with distinct downtown, waterfront, diverse neighborhoods, and more affordable rents than LA proper.

Los Angeles, CAAvg Rent: $2,375/moWalk Score: 65
Walkability
65
Walk Score
Transit
56
Transit Score
Commute
40-70 min
To Downtown
Safety
Good (varies by neighborhood)
Rating

Long Beach Rent Prices

Studio
$1,500
per month
1 Bedroom
$1,900
per month
2 Bedrooms
$2,600
per month
3 Bedrooms
$3,500
per month

Rent Trend: Moderate increases

Neighborhood Character

Vibe & Demographics

Neighborhood Vibe
Beach city, diverse, independent
Demographics
Diverse - families, students, young professionals
Best For
Budget-consciousBeach seekersDiverse communityCity feel

Lifestyle & Amenities

Restaurant Scene
Diverse, growing, waterfront dining
Nightlife
Moderate - bars, clubs, Pine Avenue
Schools
Good public schools

Pros & Cons of Living in Long Beach

Pros

  • More affordable
  • Beach access
  • Own downtown
  • Diverse

Cons

  • Long commute to LA
  • Some rough areas
  • Port pollution
  • Transit limited

Parks & Recreation

  • Bluff Park
  • El Dorado Park
  • Shoreline Park

Public Transit

  • Metro Blue Line
  • Long Beach Transit

Popular Streets

  • 2nd Street
  • Pine Avenue
  • Belmont Shore

Key Amenities

  • Aquarium of the Pacific
  • Queen Mary
  • Beach access
  • Downtown

Compare with Other Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Santa Monica

2BR Rent:$3,800
Walk Score:88
Beach town, active, upscale

Venice

2BR Rent:$3,500
Walk Score:85
Bohemian, artistic, eclectic

Silver Lake

2BR Rent:$3,200
Walk Score:72
Hipster, artistic, trendy

Culver City

2BR Rent:$3,400
Walk Score:75
Up-and-coming, artistic, diverse

Pasadena

2BR Rent:$3,000
Walk Score:70
Suburban, historic, family-oriented

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