Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Main Street Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (55 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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2101 Vine St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2101 Vine St

2101 Vine StAlhambra, CA 91801
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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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307 Curtis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

307 Curtis

315 N Curtis 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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2705 W Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2705 W Main St

2705 W Main StAlhambra, CA 91801
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425FIRST
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

425FIRST

425 N 1st 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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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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1100 S Marengo Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1100 S Marengo Ave

1100 S Marengo AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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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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Jade Gardens Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jade Gardens Apartments

109 S Almansor 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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705 N Monterey St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

705 N Monterey St

705 N Monterey StAlhambra, CA 91801
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1104 S Marengo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1104 S Marengo Ave

1104 S Marengo AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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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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1931 Fremont Ave
Studio Apartments

1931 Fremont Ave

1931 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030

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Cheapest Available West Main Street Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Main Street area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Fremont priced from $1,845. Alhambra Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable West Main Street apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fremont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,845
Alhambra Gardens1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,895
Evans Apartments1BD/1BTH Large1BR,1BA$2,045
Jade Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,130
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2,220
pal2162BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,295
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Main Street, CA

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Main Street 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 West Main Street apartment is the 2 Bedroom - corner Model at Second Street Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Main Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
Second Street Apartments2 Bedroom - corner2BR,1BA$2.66
Jade Gardens Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.24
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
236 S Curtis Ave, Unit E236 S Curtis Ave2BR,2BA$3.64
pal2162BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.85
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.07
2401 W Main St, Unit 62401 W Main St1BR,1BA$2.87
South Olive ApartmentsOne Bedroom D1BR,1BA$4.28
316 N Monterey St316 N Monterey St2BR,1BA$3.66

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Main Street Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Main Street?

The cheapest apartment in West Main Street is Alhambra Gardens which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in West Main Street costs $4,970.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Main Street?

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 3 regular apartments in West Main Street 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 West Main Street?

Cheap apartments in West Main Street have an average cost of $236 which is $4,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Main Street.

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