
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,035 (63 Rentals)
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329 N Chapel Ave, Unit B

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Valley Manor Apartments

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614 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit C

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816 S 6th St

Bay State Terrace

801 N Olive Ave
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521 N Marguerita Ave

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1712 Pepper St

814 S 2nd St

South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd

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307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave

116 E. Alhambra Road

318 N Electric Ave

312 N Atlantic Blvd

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121 Park St

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109 N Marguerita Ave

1117 N Stoneman Ave

425FIRST

201 N Monterey St

519 N Electric Ave

508-512 N Electric Ave

2149

mon930

316 N Monterey St

135 N 5th St
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Jade Gardens Apartments

705 N Monterey St

J2147

312 W Grand Ave

S Chapel Ave

229 N Electric Ave

pal216

1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668)

1009-1013 N. Marguerita Ave. LLC

325 S. Almansor
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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 Studio Apartments | $2,083 | $1,500 | $2,905 |
| Downtown Alhambra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $1,795 | $3,315 |
| Downtown Alhambra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,631 | $2,195 | $4,374 |
| Downtown Alhambra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,051 | $2,950 | $4,799 |
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There are currently 63 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 E. Alhambra Road | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 258 San Marcos St | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Valley Manor Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 2149 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| J2147 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) | 1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) - E | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 432 N Monterey St, Unit A | 432 N Monterey St | 3BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| CURTIS | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Valley Manor Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 2082 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 614 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit C | 614 N Atlantic Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 116 E. Alhambra Road | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
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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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