1518 E 3rd St #3, Long Beach, CA 90802
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  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 730 sqft

1518 E 3rd St #3, Long Beach, CA 90802

Alamitos Beach

Home Highlights

Apartment
730 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Contemporary kitchenPrivate balconyModern styleWell-maintained secure buildingDurable tile flooring throughoutSpacious open-concept floor plan
Wake up to Southern California sunshine in this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath retreat in the heart of Downtown Long Beach. Step inside to an airy, open-concept layout washed in natural light, with crisp white walls and sleek tile floors that make every room feel fresh and move-in ready.

The kitchen brings the wow factor with modern stainless steel appliances, ready for your next home-cooked meal or coffee run before work. And speaking of mornings, your private balcony is the perfect spot to sip that coffee, catch a sunset, or simply breathe in the coastal air.

This home comes with the everyday comforts that matter: onsite laundry, secure digital entry for peace of mind, and on-site parking. Cat lovers and small-dog owners, you're welcome here too.

Location? Unbeatable. You're minutes from the Aquarium of the Pacific, The Pike Outlets, Shoreline Village, and the East Village Arts District, plus a five-minute stroll to the Metro A Line for an easy commute into Downtown LA. Quick freeway access via the 710 makes getting anywhere in the region a breeze.
1518 E 3rd St #3, Long Beach, CA 90802 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 730 sqft apartment in Alamitos Beach. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $2,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 24, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,260/month.

Home Details for 1518 E 3rd St #3

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For Details

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Comparable Sales for 1518 E 3rd St #3

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1140 Ocean Blvd #220, Long Beach, CA
0.43
Apartment
$529,000
08/07/26
1
1
690 sqft
1919 E Beverly Way #103, Long Beach, CA
0.38
Apartment
$495,000
04/01/26
2
2
1,019 sqft
1200 E Ocean Blvd #52, Long Beach, CA
0.40
Apartment
$1,149,000
06/09/26
2
2
1,036 sqft
102 Lime Ave #6, Long Beach, CA
0.64
Apartment
$337,000
05/28/26
1
1
684 sqft
338 Elm Ave #6, Long Beach, CA
0.86
Apartment
$340,000
11/18/25
2
1
852 sqft
Address Not Disclosed, Long Beach, CA
0.76
Apartment
$1,795
12/22/25
1
1
650 sqft
455 E Ocean Blvd #811, Long Beach, CA
0.83
Apartment
$262,000
01/08/26
1
1
805 sqft
1140 E 1st St #6, Long Beach, CA
0.37
Apartment
$235,000
02/24/26
1
513 sqft
388 E Ocean Blvd #707, Long Beach, CA
0.89
Apartment
$300,000
12/29/25
1
1
680 sqft
32 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA
0.33
Apartment
$2,250,000
03/17/26
1
350 sqft
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Neighborhood Overview

Alamitos Beach
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What Locals Say about Alamitos Beach

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  • 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
Sep 24, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,700
Aug 21, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,700
Price increased by 6%
Aug 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,550
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,600
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 10, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,750

Frequently asked questions about 1518 E 3rd St #3

  • Is Long Beach a buyer's or seller's market?
    Long Beach is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Long Beach?
    The median sale price in Long Beach is $860K. That is up $39.5K from the prior month.
  • 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 recently sold homes in Alamitos Beach, Long Beach.
  • What are the closest schools to 1518 E 3rd St #3?
    The closest schools to 1518 E 3rd St #3 in Long Beach, CA are Burbank Elementary School (rated 7/10), Franklin Classical Middle School (rated 4/10), Polytechnic High School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 1518 E 3rd St #3 have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1518 E 3rd St #3 in Long Beach, CA has in-unit laundry.

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