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Alhambra, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alhambra Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alhambra, CA is a Studio unit found at Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,495. 5030/ 5034 Valley Blvd in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,581. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alhambra apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
5030/ 5034 Valley BlvdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,581
Woodbridge Village Apartments - 1900 N. MARIANNA AVE.1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,625
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,650
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alhambra, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alhambra area is the $1.59 price per square foot 16 Champion Pl Model at 16 Champion Pl, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Alhambra apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1021 Grove starting at $3,495 with a $2.41 price per square foot in the South Arroyo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alhambra apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16 Champion Pl, Unit A16 Champion Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.59
1021 Grove2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.41
126 W Emerson Ave, Unit 126WestEmersonAve126 W Emerson Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.08
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
5039 Alhambra Ave, Unit A5039 Alhambra Ave2BR,1BA$2.28
mon9302+1.52BR,1.5BA$2.42
pal2162BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.38
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.20
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.34
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36

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Alhambra, CA
Population: 84,649

Ranked #402

in US Census Population by City

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Monica • 3+ years in Alhambra

February 25, 2025

I have been living in Alhambra over 7 years. It is a nice place to live. A lower cost for rent and had a nice store to shop near by. I very love it. A beautiful parks and a nice to see a natural. The best environment, peaceful and very safety. But now. It is the most higher cost to live, and I am not compare to Pasadena. It is too expensive to live here. The area nothing much, but a lot restaurants. It can't even say a diversity city. The main street not that many trees on the side walk. It makes the area so hot when there is no trees around the streets. Hope no more trees got cut down by the city.

Frequently Asked Questions about Alhambra

What type of rentals are currently available in Alhambra?

There are currently 2391 Apartments for Rent in Alhambra, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $5,065. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alhambra ranging from $1,050 to $19,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alhambra?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alhambra ranges from $1,050 to $19,995 with an average monthly rent of $6,010.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alhambra?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alhambra range from $2,300 to $5,065, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $9,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,539.

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