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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Arcadia?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Arcadia Studio Apartments | $2,155 | $1,175 | $2,908 |
Cheap Arcadia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,695 | $4,110 |
Cheap Arcadia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,728 | $2,125 | $6,025 |
Cheap Arcadia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $3,500 | $4,554 |
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Cheapest Available Arcadia Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Arcadia, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,175. Park Plaza South in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Arcadia apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Park Plaza South | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Park Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Concord Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,711 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Parker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arcadia, CA
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arcadia area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Model at Arcadia Pines in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Arcadia apartment is the 2X2R Model at Villa Tramonti starting at $2,524 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arcadia apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arcadia Pines | 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.94 |
Villa Tramonti | 2X2R | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
Parkview Terrace Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
Monrovia Villas | Two Bedroom- Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.33 |
Buena Vista | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
673 Brookside Ln, Unit 3 | 673 Brookside Ln | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
The Kenwood | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Villa Valencia Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Concord Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Arcadia Overview
Situated at the base of the scenic San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is a lush and thriving locale just a dozen or so miles from greater Los Angeles. Consistently earning kudos as a 'best place to raise your kids' in numerous respected national periodicals, Arcadia is an in-demand zip code that has much to offer those looking for the finer things in life.
Why live in Arcadia, CA?
While one could easily argue that anywhere in California would qualify as 'in-demand', Arcadia apartments are truly in a league of their own. Offering easy access to the excitement of Los Angeles as well as an envious combination of local shopping, dining and nightlife options, this highly-prized zip code is about as good as it gets when it comes to west coast living.
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Getting Around Arcadia, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arcadia Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Arcadia?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Arcadia is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Arcadia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Arcadia Apartment is $1,700 at Concord Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Arcadia Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Arcadia is starting from $2,200 at Buena Vista.
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