4TH OF JULY SPECIAL Sign now & keep a 55" Vizio TV + wall mount! (Offer ends July 31)
Renovated 1920s Craftsman Studio with Original Built-Ins Walk to the Beach by Bixby Park $1,795
Move-in Special: Up to 2 weeks free; inquire within. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded. $1000 Security deposit on approved credit and application. Must have excellent credit and meet the income requirements to get low deposit.
Step into a renovated studio that lives large: genuine 1920s Craftsman character, restored built-ins, and modern updates, two blocks from the sand at Bixby Park. A rare find in South Alamitos Beach.
WHAT SETS IT APART:
- Original built-in cabinetry leaded-glass buffet, bookshelves, plus a hallway built-in dresser and linen storage (storage most studios just don't have)
- Decorative tiled fireplace, crown molding, and wainscoting throughout
- Updated galley kitchen quartz counters, full stainless gas range, stainless refrigerator, mosaic backsplash, built-in pantry
- Light-filled bath with window, tub/shower combo, pedestal sink, and separate built-in vanity
- Ductless mini-split AC, ceiling fan, tile floors, fresh paint
- On-site laundry
UTILITIES INCLUDED water, trash, gas, and sewer all covered by the owner. (Most comparable studios don't include these.) A $100 +/- value
LOCATION SOUTH ALAMITOS BEACH / BIXBY PARK:
Walk Score 85 (Very Walkable), Bike Score 92 (Biker's Paradise flat and excellent bike lanes), and Transit Score 52 (Good Transit). Steps to the beach path and Bixby Park; minutes to Retro Row on 4th, the Broadway corridor, and the East Village Arts District vintage shops, coffee, wine bars, and the historic Art Theatre at your door. About 4 minutes to Downtown Long Beach.
$1,795/mo Approx. 450 sq ft Available now
4th of July Special sign now and the 55" Vizio TV + wall mount are yours to keep! Offer ends July 31.
Property: Non-smoking building. Street parking; see parklb. com for local options. Please reply to the ad before calling.
Rental criteria: $35 application fee per adult (each adult 18+ applies separately). Good credit and verifiable income of 2.5x rent. Last two pay stubs and bank statements required. Occupancy within two weeks of approval. Price, terms, and availability subject to change without notice.
Equal Housing Opportunity all qualified applicants considered under applicable fair housing laws.
Rental Criteria / Application Information:
$35 application fee per adult.
Each adult over the age of 18 must submit a separate application.
Applicants must have good credit and verifiable income of at least 2.5 times the monthly rent.
Applicants will need to provide the last two pay stubs and last two bank statements. Once approved, occupancy must take place no later than two weeks after approval.
Price, terms, move-in special, and availability are subject to change without notice.
Equal Housing Opportunity: All qualified applicants are welcome and will be considered in accordance with applicable fair housing laws.
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$1,795/moFees may apply
242 Gaviota Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
Studio
485sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air
Shared laundry
Central
What's special
Decorative tiled fireplaceBuilt-in pantryFresh paintTile floorsMosaic backsplashWainscoting throughoutQuartz counters
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 0
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 485 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Long Beach
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $1,795-5.3%$4/sqft |
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| 7/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,895+18.8%$4/sqft |
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| 6/16/2026 | Listing removed | $1,595$3/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,595$3/sqft |
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| 8/24/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,595+10%$3/sqft |
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| 3/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/10/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,450$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Alamitos Beach
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Burbank Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Franklin Classical Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Polytechnic High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
- Special offer! *Up to 2 weeks free; inquire within. Restrictions and Minimum Lease Terms Apply. Other Costs and Fees Excluded. $1000 Security deposit on approved credit and application. Must have excellent credit and meet the income requirements to get low deposit.Expires July 31, 2026







