There are some wonderful areas to rent within Long Beach. With so many great neighborhoods in Long Beach to choose from, you will be able to pick from park like settings to the Ocean! If you are renting though you need to know that each city has it's own rules. Here are some items to be aware of:
- Rent Control - Long Beach has no rent control, like portions of Los Angeles so your rent can get raised more than you might expect. Rent can be increased up to 10% every 60 days.
- Housing Authority - Long Beach does have a local office to support Section 8 renting here in teh city. There are income limits and currently a waiting list, but they have some great resources on their website.
- Notice to Vacate - Long Beach updated it's rental policy this year in support of renters. Tenants must now be given 60 days notice to vacate their properties.
- Rental Resources - Although your local Long Beach realtor, can provide you with rental resources, we have found that if you want to do some leg work, you can find some places that might not me listed in the Long Beach MLS. Try CraigsList , Grunion Gazette, and Press Telegram to find those rentals listed by owners.
- Rental Deposits - Rental deposits can be a maximum of 2 months of the rent if the unit is unfurnished. 3 months maximum of the unit is furnished.
Consider these items when renting in Long Beach. There are so many great areas to choose from pick the right neighborhood for you. Whether it is Bixby Knolls or in Alamitos Beach there are some wonderful locations to rent throughout the city.
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