
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pomona, CA from $300 (36 Rentals)
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2385 Chanslor St, Unit #4

El Paraiso

AJ Apartments

873 E Franklin Ave

1683 Meserve St, Unit B

653 W Fernleaf Ave

601 North East End Ave

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1182 E Pasadena St, Unit C
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1683 Meserve St, Unit A

Helix at University Village

Berkeley Apartments

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440 W Holt Ave, Unit B

Monterey Station

Erie-Holt

Twin Palms

Park Manor

563 San Francisco Ave
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1434 Elwood St

250 Ford Ave, Unit A

Veterans Park Apartments

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Anderwood Court

The Englander

Portofino Villas

1327 E Kingsley Ave

Olivera Senior Apartments
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828 E 6th St

566 E Fernleaf Ave

Dudley Manor

Gordon Manor

Le Concorde

Virginia Square Townhomes

Vista Del Cielo

San Marino (62+ Senior Community)

Claremont Cottages
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Downtown, Pomona, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,767 | $1,200 | $2,185 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,500 | $2,200 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,500 | $2,700 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,150 | $3,250 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Pomona, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Pomona, CA is a Studio unit found at El Paraiso priced from $1,450. AJ Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Pomona, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paraiso | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Dudley Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Helix at University Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,640 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Monterey Station | 011-0A - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Twin Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Brentwood in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Parkside starting at $2,300 with a $2.86 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brentwood | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 440 W Holt Ave, Unit B | 440 W Holt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Franklin Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 1182 E Pasadena St, Unit C | 1182 E Pasadena St | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Dudley Manor | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.89 |
| El Paraiso | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is AJ Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $3,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 10 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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