
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (60 Rentals)
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425 S 6th St

Evans Apartments

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601 Lindaraxa Park, Unit A

329 N Chapel Ave, Unit B

101 S Cordova St, Unit Apt 7

429 N Garfield Ave

131 N Vega St

Valley Manor Apartments

803 Lindaraxa Park N
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414 N Monterey St, Unit B

mon930

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409 N Monterey St, Unit 409.5

pal216

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341 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit Available

Bay State Terrace

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Woodside Terrace

5 W Pine St

816 S 6th St

906-908 Edith Ave
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307 N Curtis Ave

920 N 1st St, Unit G

South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd

Marianne Apartments

Stoneman Villa

Huntington Palms

307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave
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312 N Atlantic Blvd

318 N Electric Ave

Sunrise Villa Apartments

Bay State Apartments

121 Park St

Sierra Vista Apartments

109 N Marguerita Ave

1117 N Stoneman Ave

425FIRST

201 N Monterey St
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508-512 N Electric Ave

519 N Electric Ave

316 N Monterey St

135 N 5th St

Jade Gardens Apartments

705 N Monterey St

La Condesa Apartments

229 N Electric Ave

S Chapel Ave

1009-1013 N. Marguerita Ave. LLC
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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 | $2,015 | $1,500 | $2,895 |
| Downtown Alhambra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,718 | $1,650 | $3,656 |
| Downtown Alhambra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,354 | $2,100 | $4,323 |
| Downtown Alhambra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,096 | $3,200 | $4,871 |
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There are currently 60 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Manor Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,025 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| 1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) | 1003 N. STONEMAN AVENUE (668) - E | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| 88 at Alhambra Place | Plan 1A | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| APT 123 CHAPEL AVE | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.29 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Valley Manor Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| mon930 | 1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 88 at Alhambra Place | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $4.34 |
| 414 N Monterey St, Unit B | 414 N Monterey St | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 409 N Monterey St, Unit 409.5 | 409 N Monterey St | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| 601 Lindaraxa Park, Unit Unit A | 601 Lindaraxa Park | 1BR,1BA | $4.71 |
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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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