
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garfield Avenue Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Garfield Avenue area of Alhambra.


829-831 S 2nd St

Alhambra Gardens

1617-1619 S Atlantic Blvd

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218 N Curtis Ave, Unit B, Unit B

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909 S 2nd St, Unit A, Unit A

Bay State Terrace

521 N Marguerita Ave

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1823 S 5th St, Unit APT #A, Unit APT #A
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pal216

1221-1223 W Ramona Rd

911 S Atlantic Blvd, Unit C

South Olive Apartments

88 at Alhambra Place

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236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D, Unit D

South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd
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Stoneman Villa

307 Curtis

Jade Gardens Apartments

318 N Electric Ave

312 N Atlantic Blvd

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121 Park St

Bay State Apartments

Sierra Vista Apartments
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109 N Marguerita Ave

508-512 N Electric Ave

519 N Electric Ave

201 N Monterey St

Valley Manor Apartments

135 N 5th St

La Condesa Apartments

S Chapel Ave

229 N Electric Ave
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310 N Electric Ave

1120 W Alhambra Rd

509 S Almansor St

916 S Marguerita Ave

212 N Electric Ave

Stoneman Terrace

1806 S 8th St

1330 Stevens Ave
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Province

311-319 San Marcos St

346 San Marcos St

318 San Marcos St
Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garfield Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Avenue Studio Apartments | $3,437 | $2,783 | $3,688 |
| Garfield Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $1,650 | $3,558 |
| Garfield Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $1,950 | $5,268 |
| Garfield Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,150 | $4,987 | $6,858 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Garfield Avenue Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA.
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Cheapest Available Garfield Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garfield Avenue area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 307 Curtis priced from $1,650. Jade Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Garfield Avenue apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Curtis | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| pal216 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,345 |
| South Olive Apartments | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $2,569 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garfield Avenue, CA
As of May 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garfield Avenue area is the $2.24 price per square foot 521 Upstairs Model at 521 N Marguerita Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Garfield Avenue apartment is the 236 S Curtis Ave Model at 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D starting at $2,995 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garfield Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D | 236 S Curtis Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| pal216 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1 Month Free Rent - Fully Renovated 2 Bed / 1 B... | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 1823 S 5th St, Unit APT #A | 1823 S 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| 909 S 2nd St, Unit A | 909 S 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 218 N Curtis Ave, Unit B | 218 N Curtis Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.47 |
| 307 Curtis | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garfield Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Garfield Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garfield Avenue is under $2,569.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garfield Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Garfield Avenue is 307 Curtis which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Garfield Avenue costs $6,258.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garfield Avenue?
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 4 regular apartments in Garfield Avenue 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 Garfield Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Garfield Avenue have an average cost of $137 which is $6,121 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garfield Avenue.
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