Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Row Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)

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South Curtis Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Curtis Apartments

404-410 S Curtis AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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30-34 N 1st Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

34 N 1st StAlhambra, CA 91801
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931 S Atlantic Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

931 S Atlantic Blvd

931 S Atlantic BlvdAlhambra, CA 91803
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2101 Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Vine St

2101 Vine StAlhambra, CA 91801
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Marianne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marianne Apartments

112 E Alhambra RdAlhambra, CA 91801
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1931 Fremont Ave
Studio Apartments

1931 Fremont Ave

1931 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1308 Huntington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1308 Huntington Dr

1308 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1209 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1209 Pine St

1209 Pine StSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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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 $1,895. Alhambra Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Auto Row apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fremont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895
Alhambra Gardens1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,895
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2,025
Evans Apartments1BD/1BTH Large1BR,1BA$2,045
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto Row, CA

As of June 16, 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 2 Bedroom - corner Model at Second Street Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
236 S Curtis Ave, Unit E236 S Curtis Ave2BR,2BA$3.64
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.64
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.07
South Olive ApartmentsOne Bedroom D1BR,1BA$4.28
Fremont0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.74

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 Alhambra Gardens which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Auto Row costs $2,575.

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 3 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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