
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

112-114 S Santa Anita Ave

17 Eldorado St
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22-26 E Colorado Blvd

204-206 S 2nd Ave

125 California St

125 E Saint Joseph St

606 Windsor Rd

The Arcadian

520 Cornell Dr

15 Christina St

730 Arcadia Ave

715 S Old Ranch Rd
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321 Genoa St

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

510-514 N Santa Anita Ave

22 Eldorado St
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140 Colorado Blvd

39 La Porte St

39-43 E Christina St

714 Arcadia Ave

22-26 Colorodo Blvd

42-46 Bonita St

155 California St

33 Bonita St

441-445 S Baldwin Ave

620-630 W Huntington Dr
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126 Diamond St

34-38 Bonita St

518 S Santa Anita Ave

503 Fairview Ave

425 S Baldwin Ave

141-145 Alice St

43 Genoa St

49 Genoa St

139 E St. Joseph St

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Downtown Arcadia, Arcadia, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Arcadia?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Arcadia Studio Apartments | $2,699 | $2,699 | $2,699 |
| Downtown Arcadia 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,015 | $1,950 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Arcadia 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $2,395 | $2,995 |
| Downtown Arcadia 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,592 | $3,295 | $3,890 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Arcadia area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Valencia Apartments priced from $2,100. French Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Arcadia apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Valencia Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| French Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| 420 Fairview Ave | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Arcadia, CA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Arcadia area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 420 Fairview Ave in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Downtown Arcadia apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at French Court Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 420 Fairview Ave | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.04 |
| French Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Villa Valencia Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Arcadia Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Arcadia Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Arcadia Apartment is $2,100 at Villa Valencia 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 $2,395 at French Court Apartments.
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