
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Main Street Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (32 Rentals)
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1325 S Fremont Ave

South Olive Apartments

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226 N Marengo Ave, Unit D, Unit D

Alhambra Gardens

South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

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2101 Vine St

Marianne Apartments

Stoneman Villa

Huntington Palms

307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave

312 N Atlantic Blvd

318 N Electric Ave
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Sunrise Villa Apartments

121 Park St

109 N Marguerita Ave

2705 W Main St

425FIRST

Valley Manor Apartments

201 N Monterey St
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1927 Fremont Ave

1612-1616 Huntington Dr

Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena!

1931 Fremont Ave

1308 Huntington Dr

1209 Pine St
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West Main Street, Alhambra, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Main Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Main Street Studio Apartments | $2,067 | $1,750 | $2,780 |
| West Main Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $1,000 | $3,326 |
| West Main Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,944 | $2,100 | $4,618 |
| West Main Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,950 | $4,600 | $5,165 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Main Street Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 307 Curtis priced from $1,650. Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable West Main Street apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 307 Curtis | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Single classic charm with a homey feel in South Pasadena! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Main Street, CA
As of May 06, 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 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 West Main Street 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 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| 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 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 909 S 2nd St, Unit A | 909 S 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 2401 W Main St, Unit 2 | 2401 W Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| 226 N Marengo Ave, Unit D | 226 N Marengo Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
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 307 Curtis which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in West Main Street costs $4,843.
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 5 regular apartments in West Main Street that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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