← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Long Beach, CA, over the past three years
Rent in Long Beach, CA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,422
1-year change
+2.0%
3-year change
+5.9%
Metro, 1-year change
+1.6%
Rents in Long Beach rose +2.0%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +2.0% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Long Beach, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,422 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,420 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,409 |
| May 2026 | $2,400 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,388 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,380 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,379 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,385 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,380 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,379 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,372 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,375 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,375 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,373 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,367 |
| May 2025 | $2,355 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,352 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,353 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,345 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,336 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,324 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,342 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,346 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,352 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,339 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,337 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,327 |
| May 2024 | $2,323 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,311 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,298 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,294 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,291 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,286 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,275 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,271 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,282 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,286 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,900 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,110 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,510 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,800 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $3,280 |
City typical rent × CA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 90802 | $2,607 | +2.6% |
| 90803 | $2,489 | +3.9% |
| 90804 | $2,251 | +0.6% |
| 90805 | $2,152 | +2.4% |
| 90806 | $1,850 | 0.0% |
| 90807 | $2,273 | +1.2% |
| 90808 | $3,009 | +5.3% |
| 90810 | $2,038 | – |
| 90813 | $1,865 | +0.7% |
| 90814 | $2,615 | +3.3% |
| 90815 | $2,895 | −0.9% |
Negotiating a renewal in Long Beach
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Long Beach, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.9% to +5.3%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.