Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garfield Avenue Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (49 Rentals)

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property at 731 S Chapel Ave

$1,493

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 18

731 S Chapel Ave

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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Stoneman Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneman Villa

221 N Stoneman AveAlhambra, 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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Jade Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Gardens Apartments

109 S Almansor 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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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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201 N Monterey St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201 N Monterey St

201 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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S Chapel Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

S Chapel Ave

724 S Chapel AveAlhambra, 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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310 N Electric Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

310 N Electric Ave

310 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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1120 W Alhambra Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1120 W Alhambra Rd

1120 W Alhambra RdAlhambra, CA 91801
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509 S Almansor St
2 Bedroom Apartments

509 S Almansor St

509 S Almansor StAlhambra, CA 91801
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212 N Electric Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

212 N Electric Ave

212 N Electric AveAlhambra, CA 91801
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Stoneman Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneman Terrace

713-727 S Stoneman AveAlhambra, CA 91801
property at 1806 S 8th St

$3,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1806 S 8th St

AlhambraCA91803

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$3,085 - $6,858
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$3,085 - $6,858

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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398 W Valley BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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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
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318 San Marcos St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

318 San Marcos St

318 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,650
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
Alhambra Gardens1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,995
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2,220
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2,300
pal2162BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,345
South Olive ApartmentsOne Bedroom D1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
236 S Curtis Ave, Unit D236 S Curtis Ave2BR,2BA$2.94
pal2162BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.43
Alhambra Gardens1 Month Free Rent - Fully Renovated 2 Bed / 1 B...2BR,1BA$2.42
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
1823 S 5th St, Unit APT #A1823 S 5th St2BR,1BA$2.71
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.34
909 S 2nd St, Unit A909 S 2nd St2BR,1BA$2.95
218 N Curtis Ave, Unit B218 N Curtis Ave1BR,1BA$3.47
307 Curtis1/11BR,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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