Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, CA from $1,400 (192 Rentals)

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property at 7025 Rosemead Blvd

$2,200

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$2,200

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7025 Rosemead Blvd

San GabrielCA91775

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204 W Fairview Ave, Unit B
$2,500
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$2,500

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204 W Fairview Ave, Unit B

204 W Fairview AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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259 S San Marcos St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

259 S San Marcos St

259 S San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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706 S Gladys Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Gladys Ave

706 S Gladys AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Juniper Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Pointe

6648 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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1542 Prospect Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1542 Prospect Ave

1542 Prospect AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Casa De Arco
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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Rosemead Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemead Apartments

5117-5121 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Casa Encanto
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Encanto

6805 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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120 De Anza St #207
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 De Anza St #207

120 De Anza StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
Senior Living
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127 W Live Oak
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

127 W Live Oak

127 W Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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311-319 San Marcos St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

311-319 San Marcos St

311-319 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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245 San Marcos St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

245 San Marcos St

245 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Glen Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Haven

5123-5203 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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346 San Marcos St
2 Bedroom Apartments

346 San Marcos St

346 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Pacific Rosemead Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pacific Rosemead Apartments

6626 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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Patrician Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patrician Apartments

131 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

1930 S Del Mar AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Live Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

209 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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Jasmine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmine Apartments

230 S Del Mar AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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322Live
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

322Live

322 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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The San Marino
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The San Marino

321 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Country Club Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Country Club Apartments

6268 N San Gabriel BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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St. Francis Court South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Francis Court South

248 St Francis StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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318 San Marcos St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

318 San Marcos St

318 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Coral Reef Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coral Reef Apartments

5730 N Willard AveSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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property at 411 Gladys Ave

$985

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$985

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411 Gladys Ave

Monterey ParkCA91755

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San Gabriel, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Gabriel, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Gabriel, CA area range in price from $1,535 to $5,150 with an overall median price of $2,440. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Gabriel Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East San Gabriel$2,440$1,53589

Cheapest Available San Gabriel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Gabriel, CA is a Studio unit found at Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,400. Rosemead in the East San Gabriel neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,535. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Gabriel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
RosemeadStudioStudio,1BA$1,535
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194)5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) - Unit...1BR,1BA$1,750
The Jade0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
Huntington Condos0 bed, 1 bath - StudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Arcadia Sands1+11BR,1BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Gabriel area is the $1.96 price per square foot 432 N Monterey St Model at 432 N Monterey St, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value San Gabriel apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Park Broadway Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Gabriel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
432 N Monterey St, Unit A432 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$1.96
Park Broadway Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.44
126 W Emerson Ave, Unit 126WestEmersonAve126 W Emerson Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.08
1712 Huntington Dr, Unit A1712 Huntington Dr2BR,1BA$2.46
422 S Garfield Ave2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$2.38
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.34
Broadway VillageH2012BR,2BA$2.38
561 - Granada, LLC.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.38
Casa Del Rey Apartments2/1.52BR,1.5BA$2.40
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11

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San Gabriel Overview

Consistently referred to as 'the birthplace of Los Angeles', San Gabriel has a storied and proud history. Taking its namesake from the Mission Archangel Gabriel, this charming city of about 40,000 residents has much to offer anyone considering a move to the excitement of the west coast.

Why live in San Gabriel, CA?

Known as 'The City With A Mission', San Gabriel apartments are an excellent place to call home for anyone desiring a California locale that's big on heart and diversity. From the Spanish-influenced architecture to the thriving Chinatown center of downtown, this historic west coast destination combines all of Los Angeles County's big city amenities with a relaxed ambiance befitting a city that stretches over just 4 square miles.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Gabriel Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Gabriel?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Gabriel is under $1,775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Gabriel?

The cheapest apartment in San Gabriel is Rosemead Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in San Gabriel costs $2,440.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Gabriel?

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 13 regular apartments in San Gabriel that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Gabriel?

Cheap apartments in San Gabriel have an average cost of $535 which is $1,905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Gabriel.

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