
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Pomona, CA from $300 (40 Rentals)
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El Paraiso

AJ Apartments

873 E Franklin Ave

Monterey Station

Helix at University Village

354 Fowler Ave

2385 Chanslor St, Unit #3, Unit #3
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615 Erie St, Unit 116

615 Erie St, Unit 211

759 N Caswell Ave

Erie-Holt

Park Manor

Berkeley Apartments

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Sienna Residences

601 North East End Ave
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Twin Palms

151 E 2nd St

1163 W Fernleaf Ave

Veterans Park Apartments

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Anderwood Court

The Englander

Portofino Villas
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1327 E Kingsley Ave

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Dudley Manor

Gordon Manor

Le Concorde

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Mission Suites

Curran Place Apartments
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Franklin Terrace Apartments

1673 E Kingsley Ave

1673 E Kingsley Ave

Mission33

Erie Luxury 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 | $1,697 | $1,450 | $2,185 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,819 | $1,500 | $2,195 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,384 | $1,500 | $2,934 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $2,450 | $3,250 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 40 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 |
| Monterey Station | 011-0B - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Helix at University Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,585 |
| Erie-Holt | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Sienna Residences | 1x1Tower | 1BR,1BA | $1,807 |
| 601 North East End Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Twin Palms | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,909 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA
As of April 15, 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 2 Bath Model at Erie-Holt starting at $2,260 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Via Verde 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 |
| Erie-Holt | 2 bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 601 North East End Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Franklin Terrace Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Parkside | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| AJ Apartments | 1 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Park Manor | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Berkeley Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Helix at University Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| El Paraiso | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Pomona, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,909.
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 $3,500.
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 20 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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