
Long Beach, California 90815
STUDENT HOUSING OPPORTUNITY – 64 BEDS + 8 BEDS = 72 MAX BEDS. 7.47% CURRENT CAP, WITH MARKET CAP RATE AT 8.63%-9.14%! Park Villa Apartments, an 18-unit / 64-bed off-campus student housing asset serving California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). The property operates under a “by-the-bed” leasing model commonly used in purpose-built student housing, offering furnished individual beds rather than leasing entire units. This structure provides students greater flexibility while generating higher effective rents per unit and diversified cash flow for ownership. Park Villa Apartments features (4) 3BD/2BA, (2) 2BD/2BA, (10) 2BD/1BA and (2) 1BD/1BA units surrounding a landscaped courtyard, along with on-site laundry, eight garages and 12 tandem surface parking spaces. Comprehensive renovations completed in 2023 include upgraded electrical and plumbing systems, new dual-pane windows, laminate flooring, shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, updated bathrooms, modern lighting, ceiling fans and fixtures throughout. The property is located near Long Beach’s Traffic Circle, providing walkable access to extensive retail, dining and everyday services. Its proximity to CSULB and the 405 Freeway also provides convenient connectivity throughout Long Beach, the South Bay and Orange County. CSULB has 3,500 on-campus beds serving more than 42,000 students—an on-campus housing saturation rate of approximately 8%—leaving the overwhelming majority of students reliant on the private housing market. Demand is further supported by record enrollment and approximately 84,000 applications in the most recent admissions cycle, the highest applicant volume in the 23-campus CSU system. This persistent supply-demand imbalance provides Park Villa Apartments with a deep, recurring renter pool. Combined with annual lease resets, recurring new-student demand and approximately 25% tenant retention, the property’s by-the-bed model provides a compelling foundation for stable occupancy, income growth and long-term student housing demand.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
The property underwent comprehensive renovations in 2023, which is less than 5 years ago. Upgrades include new electrical and plumbing systems, dual-pane windows, and modern interior finishes such as shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and updated bathrooms, meeting the criteria for mint condition with no immediate maintenance required.
Situated near CSULB with a massive student population and low on-campus housing saturation, ensuring a deep and recurring renter pool.
Comprehensive 2023 renovations including upgraded systems, dual-pane windows, and modern interior finishes minimize immediate capital expenditure needs.
The 'by-the-bed' leasing structure generates higher effective rents and a strong 7.47% current CAP rate with significant upside potential.
The individual bed leasing model requires more intensive management, higher administrative oversight, and frequent turnover compared to traditional multifamily assets.
With only 20 total parking spaces for a potential 72-bed capacity, the property faces a significant parking deficit that may impact tenant satisfaction.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| Baths | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Square foot | 15,918 | 3,769.9 |
| Lot Size | 16,234 | 5,990.8 |
| Price | $8.00M | $1.25M |
| Price per sq ft | $503 | $407 |
| Built year | 1963 | 1931 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 19 | 94 |
Oct 6, 2026
$8,000,000
Initial Listing
Jul 19, 2023
$7,165,000
Public Record
Jul 25, 2019
$21,512,500
Public Record