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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Long Beach

Affordable Housing in Long Beach, CA

Long Beach has 62 income-based rental properties offering 6,177 units, spanning a city where the median market rent is $1,871 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With 23 of 24 inspected properties rated good or excellent, the available affordable housing stock here has a strong track record. If you are one of the many renters in this city -- 59 percent of households rent, per Census ACS 5-Year data -- these properties can offer meaningful relief from market-rate costs.

62
Properties
6,177
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,871/mo

Affordability

Long Beach is a majority-renter city, with 59% of households renting their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). The median monthly rent is $1,871 and the median household income is $87,430 per year, giving context to the demand for the 2,633 income-restricted units tracked by Lease Lantern across the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
690 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Long Beach Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 690 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions classify and report crimes.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 74 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Long Beach

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Long Beach rates 74 (Very Walkable), 56 (Good Transit) for transit, and 80 for biking -- reflecting solid options for car-free and car-light living.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
78 schools · 10 districts

Schools

Long Beach is served by 78 public schools across 10 districts, including 46 elementary, 14 middle, and 17 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$87,430 median income

Cost of Renting in Long Beach

The median household income in Long Beach is $87,430 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $1,871 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-restricted housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

Lease Lantern tracks 24 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 2,633 total units across Long Beach. Rents at these properties are tied to income limits set by HUD, not the open market.

  • Median market rent: $1,871/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $87,430/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 59% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 24 HUD-assisted properties in Long Beach were mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(24 of 62 scored)
90+ (13)70–89 (10)60–69 (1)No score (38)

62 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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A Closer Look at Long Beach

Long Beach is a large coastal city in Los Angeles County where 59 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median asking rent of $1,871 per month, the 2,633 income-restricted units tracked across 24 HUD-assisted properties here represent meaningful relief for cost-burdened renters.

The city scores well on walkability and transit access. Walk Score rates Long Beach 74 ("Very Walkable"), 56 for transit ("Good Transit"), and 80 for bikeability, suggesting that residents without a car can still get around. None of the 24 tracked properties fall in a FEMA high-risk flood zone.

The Long Beach Unified School District is part of a broader network of 10 school districts serving 78 public schools in the area, including 46 elementary, 14 middle, and 17 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

The Long Beach Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 479 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

California income limits (2026)California public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in California

Helpful guides

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