CSULB Student Housing Long Beach Options: Finding Your Off-Campus Apartment

Cal State Long Beach sits in a large, accessible city with a well-developed student rental market. If you're planning to move off campus, Long Beach gives you a wide range of neighborhoods and unit types at prices competitive by Southern California standards.

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Best Long Beach Neighborhoods for CSULB Students

Bixby Knolls is a popular choice for CSULB students who want a neighborhood with good dining and independent businesses within a short drive or bike ride. Belmont Heights and Alamitos Beach are coastal neighborhoods to the south with beach access and a livelier bar and restaurant scene. Los Altos and Lakewood are farther east and offer more house-style rentals at lower per-bedroom rates. Long Beach Transit connects most neighborhoods back to CSULB's main campus.

Csulb student housing long beach options: Prices and What to Budget

CSULB student housing Long Beach options near the campus corridor typically run $1,300–$1,900/month for a 1-bedroom. Shared units in 2–3 bedroom apartments in Bixby Knolls and Belmont Heights average $850–$1,200/person. Los Altos and Lakewood can come in $100–$200/month cheaper with larger unit footprints. Long Beach is more affordable than many other Southern California coastal cities, making it a strong value market for students.

Tips for Renting Off Campus in Long Beach Near CSULB

• Search by February for fall availability; Long Beach's student rental market moves fast in late winter as spring deadlines approach.

• Test Long Beach Transit routes from any address outside biking distance to campus — the 91 and Passport routes are most useful for CSULB commuters.

• Ask about parking included with the unit; Long Beach has permit zones in several residential neighborhoods that restrict overnight street parking.

• Check unit insulation and AC availability; Long Beach summers are warm and some older buildings lack central cooling — worth confirming before signing.

For a full overview of off-campus living near CSULB, read the Off-Campus Housing Guide: Cal State Long Beach.

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