Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arcadia Neighborhood of Arcadia, CA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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520 S Santa Anita Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 S Santa Anita Ave

520 S Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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602 Fairview
2 Bedroom Apartments

602 Fairview

602 Fairview AveArcadia, CA 91007
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303 S Baldwin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

303 S Baldwin Ave

303-305 S Baldwin AveArcadia, CA 91007
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145-151 Bonita St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

145-151 Bonita St

145-151 Bonita StArcadia, CA 91006
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219 California St
3 Bedroom Apartments

219 California St

219 California StArcadia, CA 91006
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Campus Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Commons

16 Campus DrArcadia, CA 91007
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23 La Porte St
2 Bedroom Apartments

23 La Porte St

23 La Porte StArcadia, CA 91006
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Peacock West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Peacock West

646 Fairview AveArcadia, CA 91007
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750 Fairview Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

750 Fairview Ave

750 Fairview AveArcadia, CA 91007
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15 Christina St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Christina St

15 Christina StArcadia, CA 91006

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520 Cornell Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 Cornell Dr

520 Cornell DrArcadia, CA 91007
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The Fleeta
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleeta

124 S Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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606 Windsor Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

606 Windsor Rd

606 Windsor RdArcadia, CA 91007
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The Arcadian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Arcadian

15 Fano StArcadia, CA 91006
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Colorado Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colorado Cottages

21-23 E Colorado BlvdArcadia, CA 91006

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730 Arcadia Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

730 Arcadia Ave

730 Arcadia AveArcadia, CA 91007
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117 Genoa St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

117 Genoa St

117 Genoa StArcadia, CA 91006
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28 Bonita St
1 Bedroom Apartments

28 Bonita St

28 Bonita StArcadia, CA 91006
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753 Arcadia Ave
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

753 Arcadia Ave

753 Arcadia AveArcadia, CA 91007
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22 Eldorado St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22 Eldorado St

22 Eldorado StArcadia, CA 91006
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39 La Porte St
2 Bedroom Apartments

39 La Porte St

39 La Porte StArcadia, CA 91006
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717 Arcadia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

717 Arcadia Ave

717 Arcadia AveArcadia, CA 91007

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207 S 3rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 S 3rd Ave

207 S 3rd AveArcadia, CA 91006
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141-145 Alice St
3 Bedroom Apartments

141-145 Alice St

141-145 Alice StArcadia, CA 91006
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503 Fairview Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

503 Fairview Ave

503 Fairview AveArcadia, CA 91007
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Cota
3 Bedroom Apartments

Cota

501 N Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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33 Bonita St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

33 Bonita St

33 Bonita StArcadia, CA 91006
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126 Diamond St
3 Bedroom Apartments

126 Diamond St

126 Diamond StArcadia, CA 91006
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42-46 Bonita St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42-46 Bonita St

42-46 Bonita StArcadia, CA 91006

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Downtown Arcadia, Arcadia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Arcadia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Arcadia area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colorado Cottages priced from $1,995. Villa Valencia Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown Arcadia apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colorado Cottages1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Villa Valencia Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Colorado2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,595
140 E Colorado BlvdUnit C2BR,1BA$2,595
Arcadia Pines2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2BA$3,100
637 Fairview AveApt 193BR,2BA$3,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arcadia, CA

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Arcadia apartment is the Apt 19 Model at 637 Fairview Ave starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Arcadia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia Pines2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.94
637 Fairview AveApt 193BR,2BA$2.92
140 E Colorado BlvdUnit C2BR,1.5BA$3.09
Colorado2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.15
Villa Valencia Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Colorado Cottages1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.47

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Downtown Arcadia, Arcadia, CA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Arcadia, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Arcadia Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Arcadia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Arcadia is starting from $2,595 at Colorado.

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