Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,035 (63 Rentals)

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614 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit C
$1,995

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614 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit C

614 N Atlantic BlvdAlhambra, CA 91801
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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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Marianne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marianne Apartments

112 E Alhambra RdAlhambra, CA 91801
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Stoneman Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneman Villa

221 N Stoneman AveAlhambra, 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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121 Park St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Park St

121 Park StAlhambra, 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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425FIRST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425FIRST

425 N 1st StAlhambra, CA 91801
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201 N Monterey St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 N Monterey St

201 N Monterey 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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2149
1 Bedroom Apartments

2149

431 S Chapel AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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mon930
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

mon930

930 N Monterey StAlhambra, CA 91801
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316 N Monterey St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

316 N Monterey St

316 N Monterey StAlhambra, CA 91801
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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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Jade Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Gardens Apartments

109 S Almansor 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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J2147
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

J2147

400 N Atlantic BlvdAlhambra, CA 91801
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312 W Grand Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

312 W Grand Ave

312 W Grand AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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S Chapel Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

S Chapel Ave

724 S Chapel AveAlhambra, 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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pal216
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

pal216

216 Palmetto DrAlhambra, CA 91801
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325 S. Almansor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 S. Almansor

325 S Almansor StAlhambra, CA 91801

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Downtown Alhambra, Alhambra, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Alhambra Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Alhambra area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 116 E. Alhambra Road priced from $1,750. 258 San Marcos St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Alhambra apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
116 E. Alhambra Road1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
258 San Marcos St1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
21491BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2,025
J21472BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,150
1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668)1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) - E2BR,1BA$2,200
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2,220
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alhambra, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Alhambra area is the $1.96 price per square foot 432 N Monterey St Model at 432 N Monterey St, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Alhambra apartment is the 521 Upstairs Model at 521 N Marguerita Ave starting at $2,300 with a $2.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
432 N Monterey St, Unit A432 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$1.96
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - Corner2BR,1BA$2.77
CURTIS2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
20822BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.83
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.62
614 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit C614 N Atlantic Blvd1BR,1BA$2.66
116 E. Alhambra Road1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92

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Downtown Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Alhambra Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Alhambra Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Alhambra Apartment is $1,850 at 258 San Marcos St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Alhambra Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Alhambra is starting from $2,150 at J2147.

What is the most affordable Downtown Alhambra Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Alhambra Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at APT 123 CHAPEL AVE and starts from $4,480.

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