Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, CA from $1,000 (90 Rentals)

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$1,750 - $2,395

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6353 Rosemead Blvd

San GabrielCA91775

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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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Casa De Arco
Studio Apartments

Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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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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Live Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

209 E Live Oak StSan 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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322Live
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

322Live

322 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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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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346 San Marcos St
2 Bedroom Apartments

346 San Marcos St

346 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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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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Jasmine Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jasmine Apartments

230 S Del Mar AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Broadway Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Broadway Village

115 E BroadwaySan 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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258 San Marcos St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

258 San Marcos St

258 San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Gabriel, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/18/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East San Gabriel$3,500$1,695105

Cheapest Available San Gabriel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Gabriel, CA is a Studio unit found at 439 S Catalina St in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $1,350. Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Gabriel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
439 S Catalina StStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Emerald ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Arcadia Sands0+1Studio,1BA$1,695
322Live1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700
The Jade0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,750
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Rosemead1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, CA

As of December 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Gabriel area is the $2.50 price per square foot Villa Model at Atlantic Times Square in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value San Gabriel apartment is the 816 N Garfield Ave Model at 816 N Garfield Ave, Unit B starting at $3,100 with a $2.16 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.
Atlantic Times SquareVilla2BR,2BA$2.50
816 N Garfield Ave, Unit B816 N Garfield Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.16
414 N Monterey St, Unit A414 N Monterey St3BR,2BA$1.89
Fairview Apartments2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.18
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
933 W Huntington Dr1 Bedroom Upper Unit1BR,1BA$2.13
Valley Manor ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
341 N Atlantic Blvd, Unit Unit Available341 N Atlantic Blvd2BR,1BA$2.22
422 S Garfield Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.50
322Live1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.43

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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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Getting Around San Gabriel, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,760.

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 $3,500.

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 6 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 $207 which is $3,293 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Gabriel.

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