
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East San Gabriel Neighborhood of San Gabriel, CA from $1,400 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East San Gabriel area of San Gabriel.


9000 E Arcadia Ave, Unit J

Rosemead Apartments

Villa Tramonti

245 San Marcos St

Rosewood Gardens
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204 E Broadway, Unit F

The Boulevard

Casa De Arco

Park Broadway Apartments

The Jade

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258 San Marcos St

Casa Encanto

Arcadia Sands

Parker CA

820 S Rosemead Blvd, Unit 203

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5943 Primrose Ave
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1431 1/2 N Allen Ave, Unit Studio with full kitchen

850 S Rosemead Blvd, Unit 3

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 22

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 21

45 S Vinedo Ave, Unit B

918 W Huntington Dr, Unit J
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2563 Nina St, Unit 2563

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Villa Valencia Apartments

Del Mar Apartments
East San Gabriel, San Gabriel, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East San Gabriel?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East San Gabriel Studio Apartments | $1,890 | $1,452 | $2,408 |
| East San Gabriel 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $1,695 | $5,150 |
| East San Gabriel 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,254 | $2,125 | $4,395 |
| East San Gabriel 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $2,600 | $4,192 |
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There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East San Gabriel Neighborhood of San Gabriel, CA.
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Cheapest Available East San Gabriel Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East San Gabriel area of San Gabriel, CA is a Studio unit found at Rosemead priced from $1,452. Parker CA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,605. Here are the most affordable East San Gabriel apartments for rent in San Gabriel, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemead | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
| Parker CA | StudioR | Studio,1BA | $1,605 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Villa Tramonti | STUDIO RENO | Studio,1BA | $1,744 |
| Rosewood Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Boulevard | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Casa De Arco | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East San Gabriel, CA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the East San Gabriel area is the $2.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath with Hardwood, Granite, Washer... Model at The Continental Arcadia in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,755. The second greatest value East San Gabriel apartment is the 1148 W Huntington Dr Model at 1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 25 starting at $2,650 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East San Gabriel apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Continental Arcadia | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath with Hardwood, Granite, Washer... | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| 1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 25 | 1148 W Huntington Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Studios at Walnut | Studio #5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.59 |
| 3547 E Green St, Unit A | 3547 E Green St | 3BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Villa Valencia Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| elm134 | 3+2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| French Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Beautiful 2 bedroom in Arcadia! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Bay State Terrace | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East San Gabriel Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East San Gabriel?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East San Gabriel is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East San Gabriel?
The cheapest apartment in East San Gabriel is Rosemead Apartments which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in East San Gabriel costs $3,297.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 8 regular apartments in East 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 East San Gabriel?
Cheap apartments in East San Gabriel have an average cost of $383 which is $2,914 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East San Gabriel.
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