
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Row Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Auto Row area of Alhambra.


119 S Curtis Ave

South Olive Apartments

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226 N Marengo Ave, Unit D, Unit D

Alhambra Gardens

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2401 W Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Cedar Park Apartments

521 N Marguerita Ave

920 N 1st St, Unit G

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South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd

2101 Vine St

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307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave

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318 N Electric Ave

Sunrise Villa Apartments

109 N Marguerita Ave

2705 W Main St

425FIRST

1117 N Stoneman Ave

519 N Electric Ave

508-512 N Electric Ave

1100 S Marengo Ave

135 N 5th St
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La Condesa Apartments

705 N Monterey St

1009-1013 N. Marguerita Ave. LLC

1104 S Marengo Ave

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310 N Electric Ave

1120 W Alhambra Rd

580 W Main St

1927 Fremont Ave
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5648 Berkshire Dr, Unit C

1612-1616 Huntington Dr

Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena!

1931 Fremont Ave

1308 Huntington Dr

1209 Pine St

Jacqueline Apartments

Fremont Apartments

1170 Huntington Dr

1141 Pine St
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Auto Row, Alhambra, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Auto Row?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Row Studio Apartments | $1,727 | $1,300 | $1,895 |
| Auto Row 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $1,000 | $2,569 |
| Auto Row 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,552 | $2,295 | $2,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Auto Row Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA.
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Cheapest Available Auto Row Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auto Row area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 307 Curtis priced from $1,650. South Olive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Auto Row apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Curtis | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| South Olive Apartments | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto Row, CA
As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auto Row area is the $2.24 price per square foot 521 Upstairs Model at 521 N Marguerita Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Auto Row apartment is the 236 S Curtis Ave Model at 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D starting at $2,995 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auto Row apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D | 236 S Curtis Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| mon930 | 2+1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1 Month Free Rent - Fully Renovated 2 Bed / 1 B... | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 1801 Fair Oaks Ave, Unit O | 1801 Fair Oaks Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 2401 W Main St, Unit 2 | 2401 W Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 226 N Marengo Ave, Unit D | 226 N Marengo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 307 Curtis | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auto Row Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Auto Row?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Auto Row is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auto Row?
The cheapest apartment in Auto Row is 307 Curtis which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Auto Row costs $2,547.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Auto Row?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Auto Row that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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