Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)

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601 Lindaraxa Park, Unit A
$1,650
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601 Lindaraxa Park, Unit A

601 Lindaraxa ParkAlhambra, CA 91801
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131 N Vega St

AlhambraCA91801

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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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Sunrise Villa Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Villa Apartments

920-1000 S Marguerita AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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121 Park St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

121 Park St

121 Park StAlhambra, CA 91801
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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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508-512 N Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

508-512 N Electric Ave

508-512 N Electric AveAlhambra, 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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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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229 N Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 N Electric Ave

229 N Electric 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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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 Valley Manor Apartments priced from $1,900. mon930 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2,025
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2,220
1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668)1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) - E2BR,1BA$2,300
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,400
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2,650
88 at Alhambra PlacePlan 1A1BR,1BA$3,062

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alhambra, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Alhambra area is the $3.29 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at APT 123 CHAPEL AVE in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Downtown Alhambra apartment is the 521 Upstairs Model at 521 N Marguerita Ave starting at $2,400 with a $2.34 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.
APT 123 CHAPEL AVE2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.29
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.34
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.64
88 at Alhambra PlacePlan 1C1BR,1BA$4.34
414 N Monterey St, Unit B414 N Monterey St1BR,1BA$3.25
409 N Monterey St, Unit 409.5409 N Monterey St1BR,1BA$3.80
601 Lindaraxa Park, Unit Unit A601 Lindaraxa Park1BR,1BA$4.71

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Downtown Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

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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 Valley Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Downtown Alhambra costs $4,480.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Alhambra?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Alhambra have an average cost of $145 which is $4,335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Alhambra.

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