
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (39 Rentals)
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116 Park St, Unit E

1145 S Granada Ave

329 N Chapel Ave, Unit B

South Olive Apartments

San Marino West

104-114 N 1st St

101 S Cordova St, Unit #3

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316 N Monterey St, Unit D
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South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd

Marianne Apartments

Stoneman Villa

Huntington Palms

307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave

312 N Atlantic Blvd
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318 N Electric Ave

Sunrise Villa Apartments

Bay State Apartments

Sierra Vista Apartments

121 Park St

109 N Marguerita Ave

1117 N Stoneman Ave

425FIRST

201 N Monterey St
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Valley Manor Apartments

519 N Electric Ave

508-512 N Electric Ave

Jade Gardens Apartments

316 N Monterey St

135 N 5th St

258 San Marcos St

259 S San Marcos St

Padilla Street Apartments
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311-319 San Marcos St

245 San Marcos St

346 San Marcos St
Downtown Alhambra, Alhambra, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Alhambra?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Alhambra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $1,750 | $3,568 |
| Downtown Alhambra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $2,100 | $4,618 |
| Downtown Alhambra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,020 | $4,975 | $5,065 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Alhambra Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Alhambra area of Los Angeles, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Jade Gardens Apartments priced from $2,000. San Marino West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown Alhambra apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| San Marino West | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| 216 Palmetto Dr | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,295 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| 31 N Valencia St | D | 2BR,2BA | $2,400 |
| South Olive Apartments | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $2,569 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alhambra, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Alhambra 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 Downtown Alhambra 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 Downtown Alhambra 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 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit E | 236 S Curtis Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| 216 Palmetto Dr | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 31 N Valencia St | D | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| San Marino West | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 417 N Stoneman Ave, Unit E | 417 N Stoneman Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 316 N Monterey St, Unit D | 316 N Monterey St | 2BR,1BA | $3.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Alhambra, Alhambra, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Alhambra Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Alhambra?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Alhambra is San Marino West which is listed at $2,025, while the average apartment in Downtown Alhambra costs $5,020.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Alhambra?
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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Alhambra that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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