Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto Row Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (57 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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104 N Huntington Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

104 N Huntington Dr

104 N Huntington DrAlhambra, CA 91801
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Huntington Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntington Palms

1600 W Huntington DrAlhambra, CA 91801
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307 Curtis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307 Curtis

315 N Curtis AveAlhambra, CA 91801

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Sunrise Villa Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Villa Apartments

920-1000 S Marguerita AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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109 N Marguerita Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 N Marguerita Ave

109 N Marguerita AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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2705 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2705 W Main St

2705 W Main StAlhambra, CA 91801
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425FIRST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425FIRST

425 N 1st StAlhambra, CA 91801
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519 N Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

519 N Electric Ave

519 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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508-512 N Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

508-512 N Electric Ave

508-512 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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1100 S Marengo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100 S Marengo Ave

1100 S Marengo AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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135 N 5th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 N 5th St

135 N 5th StAlhambra, CA 91801

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229 N Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 N Electric Ave

229 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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705 N Monterey St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

705 N Monterey St

705 N Monterey StAlhambra, CA 91801
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1104 S Marengo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1104 S Marengo Ave

1104 S Marengo AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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310 N Electric Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

310 N Electric Ave

310 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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1120 W Alhambra Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1120 W Alhambra Rd

1120 W 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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Fremont Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont Apartments

1719 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1170 Huntington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1170 Huntington Dr

1170 Huntington DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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1141 Pine St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1141 Pine St

1141 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,650
South Olive ApartmentsStudio BStudio,1BA$1,750
Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,895
Alhambra Gardens1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,895
mon9301+11BR,1BA$1,995
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,299
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,300
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D236 S Curtis Ave2BR,2BA$2.94
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
mon9302+1.52BR,1.5BA$2.42
Alhambra Gardens1 Month Free Rent - Fully Renovated 2 Bed / 1 B...2BR,1BA$2.42
1801 Fair Oaks Ave, Unit O1801 Fair Oaks Ave2BR,1BA$3.23
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.07
2401 W Main St, Unit 22401 W Main St1BR,1BA$2.84
226 N Marengo Ave, Unit D226 N Marengo Ave1BR,1BA$2.94
307 Curtis1/11BR,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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