Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alhambra Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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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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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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508-512 N Electric Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

508-512 N Electric Ave

508-512 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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259 S San Marcos St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

259 S San Marcos St

259 S San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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311-319 San Marcos St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

311-319 San Marcos St

311-319 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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346 San Marcos St
2 Bedroom Apartments

346 San Marcos St

346 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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 $1,995. 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$1,995
325 S. Almansor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,250
Woodside Terrace1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,295
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,300
88 at Alhambra PlacePlan SAStudio,1BA$2,612
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2,650
916 S. Marguerita Avenue2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$2,695
Bay State Terrace2X22BR,2BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alhambra, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Alhambra area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2X2 Model at Bay State Terrace in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Downtown Alhambra apartment is the 608 N Electric Ave Model at 608 N Electric Ave, Unit B starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 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.
Bay State Terrace2X22BR,2BA$2.45
608 N Electric Ave, Unit B608 N Electric Ave2BR,2BA$2.55
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
mon9301+11BR,1BA$2.60
325 S. Almansor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.21
Woodside Terrace1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.28
115 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit #D115 N Atlantic Blvd1BR,1BA$3.07
88 at Alhambra PlacePlan SAStudio ,1BA$4.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $5,046.

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 2 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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