
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Arcadia Neighborhood of Arcadia, CA from $800 (73 Rentals)
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The Continental Arcadia

520 S Santa Anita Ave

216 Santa Rosa Rd

219 California St

145-151 Bonita St

23 La Porte St

750 Fairview Ave

15 Christina St

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520 Cornell Dr

125 E Saint Joseph St

606 Windsor Rd

112-114 S Santa Anita Ave

125 California St

17 Eldorado St

22-26 E Colorado Blvd

204-206 S 2nd Ave

730 Arcadia Ave

321 Genoa St
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610 S 2nd Ave

717 Arcadia Ave

154-158 Genoa St

28 Bonita St

1022 La Cadena Ave

126 E Colorado Blvd

117 Genoa St

715 S Old Ranch Rd

140 Colorado Blvd

39 La Porte St
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39-43 E Christina St

714 Arcadia Ave

22 Eldorado St

510-514 N Santa Anita Ave

141-145 Alice St

49 Genoa St

139 E St. Joseph St

Cota

503 Fairview Ave

425 S Baldwin Ave
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22-26 Colorodo Blvd

42-46 Bonita St

155 California St

33 Bonita St

441-445 S Baldwin Ave

620-630 W Huntington Dr

126 Diamond St

34-38 Bonita St

518 S Santa Anita Ave

43 Genoa St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Arcadia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Arcadia Studio Apartments | $2,279 | $2,279 | $2,279 |
| Downtown Arcadia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Arcadia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $2,450 | $3,355 |
| Downtown Arcadia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $3,295 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Arcadia Neighborhood of Arcadia, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Arcadia Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Villa Valencia Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arcadia, CA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arcadia area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Villa Valencia Apartments in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Arcadia apartment is the 909 N Santa Anita Ave Model at 909 N Santa Anita Ave, Unit Main starting at $3,400 with a $3.33 price per square foot in the Arcadia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Arcadia apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Valencia Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
| 909 N Santa Anita Ave, Unit Main | 909 N Santa Anita Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| French Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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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 $2,450 at French Court Apartments.
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