Homes for Rent in Lower Westside, Long Beach

Lower Westside is a quiet, residential neighborhood just 5 minutes from downtown, with some of the lower prices in Long Beach, California. Most homes are bungalows and duplexes from the 1920s through the 1950s, including Craftsman and Minimal Traditional styles, and many have been updated with renovated kitchens and modern systems. Several properties also have detached garages that are popular candidates for accessory dwelling unit conversions (ADUs). The neighborhood is part of the Long Beach Unified School District, and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School is right across the street, offering career-focused pathways like the Academy of Global Logistics. Admiral Kidd Park is walkable from most homes and has a playground, basketball court and turf soccer field, plus community events like Westside Fest and Summer Fun Days. When you're hungry, you can hop in the car for nearby favorites like Mariscos Las Islitas for Nayarit-style seafood, Santa Fe Importers for Italian deli classics since 1947 and Gemmae Bake Shop for Filipino pastries. Getting around is easy, since Interstate 710 connects you to downtown Long Beach in under 3 miles and reaches Los Angeles in about 22 miles. Plus, the Pacific Coast Highway offers direct routes to Redondo Beach and Huntington Beach.