This is our July 2026 report covering June 2026 rental data for Long Beach, CA.
Long Beach pulls in a genuinely diverse renter base: coastal transplants drawn to Belmont Shore's walkability and beach access, creatives and young professionals clustered around East Village, families settling into Bixby Knolls, and students anchoring demand near CSULB and Alamitos Beach. This report covers current Long Beach rents by bedroom size, what's moving the market in June 2026, and what the numbers mean if you own rental property in the city.
Long Beach Rental Market Snapshot — June 2026
Here's where Long Beach rents stand as of June 2026, across all property types — apartments, condos, townhomes, and single-family homes.
Long Beach median rent sits at $2,182 in June 2026, down 5.87% year-over-year and essentially flat month-over-month (-0.07%), with homes averaging 78 days on market. That combination of softer rents and slower lease-up pace means landlords need to price sharply from day one rather than testing the ceiling and waiting for offers.
| Metric | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Median Rent (All Types, Long Beach) | $2,182 | -0.1% MoM |
| Avg. Days on Market | 78 days | — |
| Rent Growth YoY | -5.9% | — |
Source: Doorstead market data, aggregated from public records and online rental listings, all rental property types in Long Beach, CA, June 2026.
What's Driving Long Beach Rental Market Conditions Right Now
Long Beach Rental Supply & New Construction
Long Beach is adding housing at a pace not seen in decades, and that supply is landing directly on top of already-softening rents. The city approved 5,210 new units from 2023–2025, the highest three-year total since the 1980s, with starts climbing from 703 in 2021 to 1,704 in 2024. Major projects hitting the market now include the Trammell Crow Alexan West End (initial occupancy May 2026, full completion March 2027) and JPI's 272-unit Portico downtown, phase one of a planned 900-unit build-out at the former City Place site, alongside hundreds of affordable units in the pipeline at 1401 Long Beach Blvd. and near the Traffic Circle.
Why People Rent in Long Beach
Renters pick Long Beach over other Southern California cities for a specific combination of coastal access, relative affordability, and commute flexibility that is hard to replicate further inland or up the coast. The city sits at the intersection of two major freeways and the Metro A Line, giving renters straightforward access to jobs across Greater Los Angeles (LA) without paying Westside prices. Post-wildfire displacement has added another layer of demand: Redfin agents are documenting a "coastal migration" of households relocating from high-fire-risk areas like Malibu and the Palisades, treating Long Beach as a safer, value-driven alternative on the coast.
Long Beach Rental Market Outlook
The market is under meaningful pressure. The Long Beach blended median rent sits at $2,182, down 5.87% year-over-year and essentially flat month-over-month (-0.07%), while homes are sitting an average of 78 days before leasing. With 2025 starts still running strong and projects like the Alexan West End reaching initial occupancy this month, new supply will keep competing for the same renters through at least early 2027. Landlords should price aggressively from day one rather than testing the market high and chasing it down: 78-day vacancy cycles cost more than a modest rent reduction upfront.
Where Rental Demand Concentrates in Long Beach — June 2026
Neighborhood Demand, Where Demand Concentrates in Long Beach
Demand in Long Beach clusters around a handful of distinct anchors, each pulling a different renter profile. Belmont Shore draws households relocating from high-fire-risk areas like the Malibu hills and Pacific Palisades: beach access, walkable retail along 2nd Street, and a low-wildfire-risk coastal setting make it a natural landing spot for that "coastal migration" Redfin agents have documented. East Village pulls creatives and young professionals through its gallery-and-coffee-shop corridor, backed by direct I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) access that keeps downtown Los Angeles commutable without the downtown price tag. Bixby Knolls attracts families specifically because of its low crime rates and recreational options, a combination that keeps turnover low and tenant quality high.
The other consistent demand pocket sits around California State University Long Beach, where Alamitos Beach absorbs the steady flow of students and recent graduates who want coastal proximity at a more accessible price point. CSULB enrollment cycles mean landlords near campus see demand reset reliably each academic year, which helps offset any softness in the broader Greater Los Angeles (GLA) market. Across all four neighborhoods, the through-line is the same: a named anchor, whether a freeway, a university, a beach corridor, or a safety-driven migration trend, drives the renter concentration.
Long Beach Rent by Bedroom Count — June 2026
Long Beach single-family rents spread widely across bedroom sizes in June 2026. Two-bedroom homes come in at $2,815, while three-bedrooms jump $1,083 to $3,898, a 38% step up for one additional bedroom. The four-bedroom tier is where the numbers really separate: at $6,232, it runs $2,334 above the three-bedroom rate, nearly doubling the per-size premium seen at the two-to-three transition. Owners with larger homes in family-oriented neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls are sitting on a distinct pricing tier, but that $6,232 figure also means a smaller pool of qualifying renters, so competitive positioning matters more at that end of the market.
| Bedrooms | SFR Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 2-Bedroom | $2,815 |
| 3-Bedroom | $3,898 |
| 4-Bedroom | $6,232 |
| Source: Doorstead market data, aggregated from public records and online rental listings, single-family properties, June 2026. |
Where to Rent in Long Beach by Property Type — June 2026
Where to Rent a Single-Family Home in Long Beach
Single-family rentals in Long Beach cluster most heavily in Bixby Knolls, where low crime rates, a family-friendly atmosphere, and access to recreational amenities draw households prioritizing stability and space. Families targeting school-district quality and a quieter residential feel gravitate here specifically because Bixby Knolls carries a reputation built around those criteria, not just coastal proximity. The ongoing "coastal migration" from high-fire-risk areas like Malibu and the Palisades is reinforcing demand in neighborhoods like this one, where value and safety align.
Where to Rent an Apartment or Condo in Long Beach
Apartment and condo rentals concentrate along Belmont Shore's 2nd Street corridor and in Alamitos Beach, with additional density in East Village. Belmont Shore draws renters who want walkable beach access and a dining-and-retail streetscape; Alamitos Beach pulls students and younger renters from California State University Long Beach (CSULB) who want affordable coastal options close to campus. East Village rounds out the picture for creatives and commuters, given its proximity to Interstate 710 and its active arts corridor, making it a natural fit for young professionals who want urban texture without paying downtown Los Angeles prices.
Data Sources & Methodology
- Rental market data: Median rents, days on market, listing counts, and rent change figures. Sourced from county public records, deed and tax assessor data, and rental listings on publicly accessible platforms.
- Doorstead Platform Data: Internal leasing outcomes from Doorstead-managed single-family homes, including days to lease. Long Beach, CA, trailing 12 months.
Data refreshed monthly. Doorstead benchmarks reflect managed properties only and may not be representative of the broader Long Beach, CA rental market.