
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Row Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,035 (68 Rentals)
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2414 Birch St, Unit 2414 B

Alhambra Gardens

Evans Apartments

816 S 6th St

801 N Olive Ave

5 W Pine St

521 N Marguerita Ave

911 S Atlantic Blvd
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1712 Pepper St

South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd

2101 Vine St

Marianne Apartments

104 N Huntington Dr

Huntington Palms

307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave
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116 E. Alhambra Road

312 N Atlantic Blvd

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
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Cedar Park Apartments

1100 S Marengo Ave

Sherwood Bungalows

mon930

135 N 5th St

J2147

229 N Electric Ave

312 W Grand Ave

705 N Monterey St

1009-1013 N. Marguerita Ave. LLC
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1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668)

1104 S Marengo Ave

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310 N Electric Ave

CURTIS

1927 Fremont Ave, Unit Upstairs Bedroom

5648 Berkshire Dr

Fremont

1612-1616 Huntington Dr

1236 Huntington Dr
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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 | $1,658 | $1,500 | $1,845 |
| Auto Row 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,795 | $2,650 |
| Auto Row 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $2,195 | $3,595 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 68 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 Studio unit found at Fremont priced from $1,695. 116 E. Alhambra Road has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 116 E. Alhambra Road | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| J2147 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) | 1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) - E | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| CURTIS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto Row, CA
As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auto Row area is the $2.52 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at APT FREMONT & GRAND in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Auto Row apartment is the 1712 Huntington Dr Model at 1712 Huntington Dr, Unit A starting at $2,585 with a $2.46 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT FREMONT & GRAND | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.52 |
| 1712 Huntington Dr, Unit A | 1712 Huntington Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| CURTIS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit E | 236 S Curtis Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| 1009 S. Benito Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 2414 Birch St, Unit 2414 B | 2414 Birch St | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 116 E. Alhambra Road | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Auto Row Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Auto Row?
The cheapest apartment in Auto Row is 116 E. Alhambra Road which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Auto Row costs $2,291.
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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