
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Main Street Neighborhood of Alhambra, CA from $1,000 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Main Street area of Alhambra.


34 N Marguerita Ave

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116 Park St, Unit E

South Olive Apartments

329 N Chapel Ave, Unit B

Alhambra Gardens

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316 N Monterey St

Cedar Park Apartments

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2401 W Main St, Unit 6

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803 Lindaraxa Park N

Bay State Terrace

pal216

521 N Marguerita Ave

920 N 1st St, Unit G

1120 W Alhambra Rd

South Curtis Apartments

30-34 N 1st Street

931 S Atlantic Blvd

2101 Vine St
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Marianne Apartments

Stoneman Villa

Huntington Palms

307 Curtis

421 N Stoneman Ave

312 N Atlantic Blvd

318 N Electric Ave

Sunrise Villa Apartments

Bay State Apartments

121 Park St
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109 N Marguerita Ave

2705 W Main St

425FIRST

Valley Manor Apartments

508-512 N Electric Ave

519 N Electric Ave

201 N Monterey St

1100 S Marengo Ave

135 N 5th St

Jade Gardens Apartments
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229 N Electric Ave

705 N Monterey St

La Condesa Apartments

1009-1013 N. Marguerita Ave. LLC

1104 S Marengo Ave

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310 N Electric Ave

1927 Fremont Ave

Fremont

1931 Fremont Ave
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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 | $1,883 | $1,779 | $2,083 |
| West Main Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,500 | $3,568 |
| West Main Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,319 | $2,100 | $4,618 |
| West Main Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,411 | $3,200 | $5,065 |
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There are currently 55 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Alhambra Gardens | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Evans Apartments | 1BD/1BTH Large | 1BR,1BA | $2,045 |
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,130 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,220 |
| pal216 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,295 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 521 N Marguerita Ave | 521 Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Second Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom - corner | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Jade Gardens Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 236 S Curtis Ave, Unit E | 236 S Curtis Ave | 2BR,2BA | $3.64 |
| pal216 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 2401 W Main St, Unit 6 | 2401 W Main St | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| South Olive Apartments | One Bedroom D | 1BR,1BA | $4.28 |
| 316 N Monterey St | 316 N Monterey St | 2BR,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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