2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Long Beach, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, California as of July 2026. That's +12% higher than the citywide median of $2,364 and +60% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Long Beach.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Long Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood, CA | 4.9 mi | $3,267 | +$622 (+24%) |
| Compton, CA | 6.7 mi | $2,290 | $-355 (-13%) |
| Seal Beach, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,930 | +$285 (+11%) |
| Bellflower, CA | 6.8 mi | $2,380 | $-265 (-10%) |
| Paramount, CA | 7 mi | $2,300 | $-345 (-13%) |
| Los Alamitos, CA | 7.1 mi | $2,720 | +$75 (+3%) |
| Cypress, CA | 8.9 mi | $2,730 | +$85 (+3%) |
| Lynwood, CA | 9 mi | $2,290 | $-355 (-13%) |
| Norwalk, CA | 9.5 mi | $2,450 | $-195 (-7%) |
| South Gate, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,290 | $-355 (-13%) |
| Lomita, CA | 10.5 mi | $2,520 | $-125 (-5%) |
| Stanton, CA | 11.8 mi | $2,510 | $-135 (-5%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Long Beach — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Long Beach?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Long Beach, California is $2,645 per month. This is +12% higher than the citywide median of $2,364.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Long Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $105,800 ($8,817/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.87/hour at a full-time job.
Is Long Beach expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Long Beach's 2-bedroom median of $2,645 is +60% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 89th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Long Beach rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Long Beach ranks #183 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Long Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Compton ($2,290), Bellflower ($2,380), Paramount ($2,300).