1243 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
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FOR RENT

$2,575/mo

Original price: $2,650
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,100 sqft

1243 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

Alamitos Beach
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Home Highlights

Apartment
Garage
No Pets
Laundry
$2,575 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

What's unique:One-car garageVintage architectural detailsBeautiful hardwood flooringOn-site laundry
Step into vintage charm with this spacious 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence featuring a versatile bonus room that can easily be used as a home office, den, creative space, or additional flex room. The home offers a huge, open living room with plenty of room to create a comfortable and inviting living space.

The kitchen blends classic character with modern convenience and features stainless steel appliances, including a brand-new double-door refrigerator and gas range. A private patio deck provides your own outdoor space to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind.

Located directly on Ocean Boulevard, this home offers convenient access to Downtown Long Beach, the beach, dining, shopping, and entertainment. The property is situated within a quiet, gated complex and offers onsite laundry, with a 1-car garage also available.

With its vintage character, generous living space, flexible bonus room, and desirable Long Beach location, this home offers a unique combination of charm, comfort, and convenience.

Located at 1243 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.
Contact this Building
(562) 294-0509

Details for 1243 E Ocean Blvd

Days on Market

Days on Market: 36 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsDeposit: $2,575

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage, On Site

Additional Information

Smoke Free

Policies and fees

Pet policy

Dogs
Not allowed
Cats
Not allowed
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Rental Market Trends in Alamitos Beach

Last updated Oct 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,606/mo
Average rent
$2K
$100MoM
Available listings
214
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Neighborhood Overview

Alamitos Beach
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What Locals Say about Alamitos Beach

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Built from what locals say about Alamitos Beach.
  • 96% say there are sidewalks
  • 62% say neighbors are friendly
  • 61% say there's holiday spirit
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At least 385 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 96 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 78 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say car is needed

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 33 % Say kids play outside

  • 30 % Say there are community events

  • 30 % Say it's quiet

  • 10 % Say parking is easy

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  • Tim Balen
    "I drive to Various locations around Southern California. Irregular hours and days. Short and long distances"
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  • Mr. Chinikipaka
    "Lively community people care for each other. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Mostly safe but crime is increasing "
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  • Meagan Swartwood
    "Lots of dogs everywhere so if you have a social pup it’s great! However you do have to occasionally deal with poor pet parenting like dogs off leash and don’t recall, not picking up poop, etc."
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  • Paige Williams
    "There are constantly so many community events going on! A few that I frequent are Run Club, Yoga at the Bluff and Fourth Fridays. "
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  • Imanii godwin
    "Very big dog community. Long Beach has Rosie’s dog beach which is amazing . Dogs are welcome everywhere . "
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  • PGE
    "Long Beach has a special charm and sense of community that is like no other. The fast pace of a city with the chill energy of a beach town. From the wild parrots to the awesome bike accessibility; Long Beach has it all. "
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  • Melinda Villagrana
    "It’s not safe at all anymore. My brothers car has been stolen. My car has been left open now because they’ve broken into it like 5 times. It’s dirty now with a lot of homeless people and scary people on drugs."
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  • Tim Balen
    "Friendly neighborhood for dog owners. Shoos/restaurants tolerant. Great dog park near by. Other do owners are friendly."
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  • Derek Grant
    "It’s okay…. Plenty of dogs in the downtown area. A decent amount of restaurants and personally owned stores might keep a bowl of water outside."
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  • Marissa Hanley
    "A lot of people don’t pick up their dog poop. So they might get the blame for it from other people. Also there are bags of dog poop laying all over from people picking it up then not disposing of it correctly. Dog owners might like the dog/parks close by!"
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  • Barbara Laguna
    "It feels safe during the day. Lots of homeless at night.. but for the most part, I feel safe. But always use caution. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Find a place w parking be kind to neighbors and homeless keep your dogs on a leash. Support all the great local businesses "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s always some sort of event taking place. Bike riding is a very big, skating, walking, running is very big in this community. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a dog park at Bixby. Tons of people with dogs. Always dog poop left on sidewalks and grass, unfortunately. "
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  • Trulia User
    "All the different places to go and all the things to do. Makes for a good time. The beach is close so you can go to the water any day of the week."
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  • Trulia User
    "i just moved here, about a week ago. i love it. one thing, the parking is crazy! or lack of parking. but morning walks have been so beautiful, birds chirping. i love it. i hope to be a resident here for a long time. im still trying to work out what places are cool, etc. and what food places i wanna try, etc. but its been so pleasant so far. a far cry from living in motels for over 1.5 years! "
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  • Trulia User
    "People of all economic backgrounds live here. The demographic has quite the variety which makes you feel included. "
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  • Trulia User
    "School system and neighborhood watch is everyone’s number one concern in this area and the school district "
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  • Trulia User
    "Farmers markets every Tuesdays and Saturdays, we get to host the Long Beach Grand Prix every year near the pike "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very diverse community, it is a great advantage to experience culture and gd impact to children lives in the future"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see other dog owners all the time walking their dogs and they have nearby dog parks for dogs to meet other dogs and play with. Also a lot of people that love seeing dogs all around the neighborhood, people are just friendly when it comes to having dogs around so that is an upside for dog owners when living in the downtown area."
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  • Trulia User
    "easy with a scooter staying in downtown. parking is terrible as lost places do not have assigned parking and many people have multiple cars that rarely move"
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  • Trulia User
    "People don’t pick up after their dogs. All dogs are mainly on leashes unless they obviously but other than that everyone is nice "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area, always loved living downtown. There’s one major problem and it’s parking one 4pm hits good luck because it becomes a race and it gets worse if there’s an event. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Culture , art. Food. Music, the pike. Long Beach is different in general. LGBTQ presence is thick and it’s nice to be apart of that. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Charming even though it’s crowded parking is difficult to find. Pockets of shopping with small business "
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  • Trulia User
    "Yoga on the bluff, farmers market, the dog beach, the dog parks, and all the dog friendly businesses. "
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  • Trulia User
    "There’s a huge sense of community here. It’s quiet but not it’s still lively with lots to do. Everything is within walking distance and it is super dog friendly, which is mandatory for me as I have 2 dogs. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I work from home so no commute. But if I had to, I would take the closest bus or the train in to the office"
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  • Trulia User
    "Big mixing pot of different people and lifestyles everybody gets along for the most part. Great place to live. "
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  • Denis L.
    "there is absolutely no place to park , the street sweeping signs are a major challenge, parking control is predatorial, lots of a drug dealers roaming around on bikes, transient population has become overwhelming I will never move back in this area unless I don't need a car, "
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  • Robbyn M.
    "The beach is beautiful , but if you actually want to swim go south to Sunset, Bolsa Chica, or Huntington Beaches. The water is much less polluted and the waves are better."
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  • Eric H.
    "Close to Retro Row, Bixby Park, Bluff Park and the beach! Very friendly and walkable. Bike lanes! Schools nearby!"
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  • Robbyn M.
    "Parking is so bad that once parked I don’t move my car and I walk everywhere I need to go. Everything is pretty close so it works out okay."
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  • Stephlynstill
    "There is a lot of traffic here and busy streets, there are also a lot of homeless. It’s not the safest place for kids to run around."
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  • Lucialopesactress
    "Yoga at the park for free, the longest beach still affordable to live comparing to other neighborhoods."
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  • Christina V. L.
    "I think the public free events are cool. There are a lot of people out and about. There are fun bars and restaurants. "
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  • Brett R.
    "I drive. Far.I drive I don't take public transportation. There are so many homeless, mentally ill people in this neighborhood it is unsafe to go anywhere. There are high rise condos and OUTRAGEOUSLY OVERPRICED RENTAL APARTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH THAT IS UNAFFORDABLE TO THE AVERAGE COLLEGE EDUCATED PROFESSIONAL! "
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  • Jacob
    "Since the Broadway Road Diet my commute has gotten exponentially better! Easy access to downtown ,public transit, and the beach! "
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  • Arpan K.
    "It’s beautiful and very diversified community!! Easy access to everywhere. Close to the beach and outlets, movie theaters etc."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 3, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,575
Price decreased by 3%
Sep 28, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,650
Price decreased by 4%
Sep 13, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,750
Price decreased by 7%
Jul 17, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,950
Jun 29, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,995
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Frequently asked questions about 1243 E Ocean Blvd

  • What income do you need to rent 1243 E Ocean Blvd?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $95K per year to rent 1243 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, CA at $2,575/mo.
  • What's the average rent in Alamitos Beach?
    The average rent in Alamitos Beach is $2,095 per month.
  • How does the rent for 1243 E Ocean Blvd compare to similar 2-bedroom apartments in Alamitos Beach?
    1243 E Ocean Blvd in Long Beach, CA rents about 4% above the area average for 2-bedroom apartments in Alamitos Beach ($2,479/mo).
  • What do residents say about the Alamitos Beach neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Alamitos Beach neighborhood in Long Beach, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See apartments for rent in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$92,700 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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1243 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,100 sqft apartment. 1243 E Ocean Blvd is located in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach. 1243 E Ocean Blvd was listed for rent for $2,575/month on Jul 17, 2026.