Apartments in Long Beach Under $2,200: ZIP-by-ZIP Rent Guide (2026)
Last updated October 31, 2026. Rent figures: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), September 2026; HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents. See our editorial standards.
Long Beach is still cheaper than much of the City of Los Angeles, and several ZIP codes have typical rents under $2,200. Here is where, based on September 2026 data.
Long Beach rent by ZIP code
| Area (approx.) | ZIP | Typical rent (ZORI Sep 2026) | 1-yr change | HUD studio | HUD 1BR | HUD 2BR | Typical under $2,200? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Long Beach | 90806 | $1,909 | +0.6% | $1,860 | $2,070 | $2,560 | Yes |
| Central Long Beach (south toward Downtown) | 90813 | $1,923 | +0.9% | $1,910 | $2,130 | $2,630 | Yes |
| North Long Beach | 90805 | $2,168 | +4.6% | $1,910 | $2,130 | $2,630 | Yes |
| East-central Long Beach | 90804 | $2,225 | -0.2% | $2,160 | $2,410 | $2,970 | No |
| West Long Beach | 90810 | $2,263 | n/a | $1,790 | $2,000 | $2,470 | No |
| Downtown / Alamitos Beach area | 90802 | $2,605 | +3.6% | $2,370 | $2,640 | $3,260 | No |
Source: Zillow ZORI, Sep 2025 and Sep 2026; HUD FY2027 SAFMR. ZIP boundaries do not match neighborhood boundaries exactly.
What a $2,200 budget gets you
- 90806 and 90813 had typical rents of $1,909 and $1,923 in September 2026, the lowest in Long Beach in our data. HUD’s FY2027 one-bedroom benchmark is $2,070 in 90806 and $2,130 in 90813, both under $2,200.
- 90805 (North Long Beach) came in at $2,168, but rose about 4.6% over the year, the fastest increase in this table.
- 90804 was just over the line at $2,225 and roughly flat year over year.
- 90802 (Downtown and the coast) averaged $2,605, above this budget for most units.
Renter tips for Long Beach
- Long Beach is its own city. The City of LA’s RSO does not apply, but statewide AB 1482 rent caps can; see AB 1482 explained.
- Students: see apartments near CSULB.
- Compare areas in Long Beach vs. San Pedro and our Long Beach guide.
- Check affordability with the rent affordability calculator.
About the numbers
Zillow ZORI is a smoothed, ZIP-level index of typical observed market asking rents across all home types (not a single listing, and not bedroom-specific). HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) are HUD’s FY2027 per-bedroom estimates used to set housing voucher payment standards; they are gross-rent estimates (rent plus basic utilities), not asking prices. Neither number guarantees a specific unit at that price. Always confirm rent, fees and terms with the landlord in writing.
FAQ
Is it possible to rent in Long Beach for under $2,200?
Yes. In September 2026 typical rents were under $2,200 in 90806 ($1,909), 90813 ($1,923) and 90805 ($2,168), according to Zillow ZORI.
What is the cheapest ZIP code in Long Beach?
In our September 2026 data, 90806 in central Long Beach had the lowest typical rent ($1,909), followed closely by 90813 ($1,923).
Does Long Beach have rent control?
Long Beach has no local rent stabilization ordinance like the City of LA’s RSO, but California’s AB 1482 caps increases for many older units. Check whether your unit is exempt.
Are Long Beach rents rising?
Modestly in most ZIPs. 90805 rose about 4.6% and 90802 about 3.6% from September 2025 to September 2026. 90804 was essentially flat.
Related: Cheapest Long Beach and South LA neighborhoods, Cheapest LA neighborhoods by ZIP, LA rent report.
Sources
Zillow Research, ZORI (ZIP, smoothed, all homes plus multifamily), Sep 2026
HUD USER, FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents
California Civil Code 1947.12 (AB 1482 rent cap)
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