1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Long Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,364 and +50% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Long Beach
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Long Beach
Compare Long Beach's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Long Beach.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Long Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CA | 4.9 mi | $2,590 | +$495 (+24%) |
| Compton, CA | 6.7 mi | $1,810 | $-285 (-14%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,480 | +$385 (+18%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 6.8 mi | $1,890 | $-205 (-10%) |
| Paramount, CA | 7 mi | $1,820 | $-275 (-13%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,300 | +$205 (+10%) |
| Cypress, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,310 | +$215 (+10%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 9 mi | $1,810 | $-285 (-14%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 9.5 mi | $1,940 | $-155 (-7%) |
| South Gate, CA | 10.3 mi | $1,810 | $-285 (-14%) |
| Lomita, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,000 | $-95 (-5%) |
| Stanton, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,110 | +$15 (+1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Long Beach — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Long Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Long Beach, California is $2,095 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,364.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Long Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $83,800 ($6,983/month gross), which works out to roughly $40.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Long Beach expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Long Beach's 1-bedroom median of $2,095 is +50% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 85th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Long Beach rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Long Beach ranks #173 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Long Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Compton ($1,810), Bellflower ($1,890), Paramount ($1,820).