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property at 731 S Chapel Ave

$1,493

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731 S Chapel Ave

AlhambraCA91801
property at 5828 1/2 N Vista St

$1,500

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5828 1/2 N Vista Street Unit

5828 1/2 N Vista St
San GabrielCA91775

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property at 312 La France Ave

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 7

312 La France Ave

AlhambraCA91801

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San Gabriel, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Gabriel Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Gabriel, CA is a Studio unit found at Rosemead in the East San Gabriel neighborhood priced from $1,452. Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Gabriel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RosemeadEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,452
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
307 Curtis1/11BR,1BA$1,650
Sierra Madre ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,675
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Gabriel area is the $1.59 price per square foot 16 Champion Pl Model at 16 Champion Pl, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value San Gabriel apartment is the 126 W Emerson Ave Model at 126 W Emerson Ave, Unit 126WestEmersonAve starting at $2,500 with a $2.08 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.
16 Champion Pl, Unit A16 Champion Pl3BR,1.5BA$1.59
126 W Emerson Ave, Unit 126WestEmersonAve126 W Emerson Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.08
940 W Duarte Rd2B2B2BR,2BA$2.00
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
mon9302+1.52BR,1.5BA$2.42
pal2162BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.38
Beautiful 2 bedroom in Arcadia!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.49
Bay State Terrace1X11BR,1BA$2.47
422 S Garfield Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.44
Jade Gardens Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.34

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Gabriel

What type of rentals are currently available in San Gabriel?

There are currently 1888 Apartments for Rent in San Gabriel, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $6,858. There are also 69 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Gabriel ranging from $1,100 to $13,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Gabriel?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Gabriel ranges from $1,100 to $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,427.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Gabriel?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Gabriel range from $2,600 to $6,858, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $13,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,400.

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