
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA from $1,200 (169 Rentals)


Arpeggio

312 La France Ave, Unit 312B

165 Chestnut St, Unit 22

1712 Pepper St

115 N Parkwood Ave

9000 E Arcadia Ave, Unit J

Rosemead Apartments

74 N San Marino Ave

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226 N Marengo Ave, Unit D, Unit D
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580 N Madison Ave, Unit C

245 San Marcos St

Pacific Rosemead Apartments

Rosewood Gardens

573 N Mar Vista Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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5943 Primrose Ave

Alhambra Gardens

305 California Blvd

148 Catalina Ave

The Boulevard
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330-350 Waldo Ave

831 Merrett Dr

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2401 W Main St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2400 Seneca St

Cedar Park Apartments

190 S Marengo Ave

Mayville Terrace

777 E Villa St

170 S Chester Ave, Unit 5

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803 Lindaraxa Park N

850 S Rosemead Blvd, Unit 3

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 22

410 S Sierra Madre Blvd, Unit 21

918 W Huntington Dr, Unit C

Villa Tramonti

760 Earlham St

435 N Euclid Ave

335 S Los Robles Ave
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2563 Nina St, Unit 2563, Unit 2563

bro411

254 Monterey Rd

529 S Madison Ave

1313 Huntington Dr

110 S Michigan Ave, Unit 15

Park Broadway Apartments

The Huntington at Pasadena

Del Mar Apartments

255 Oakland Ave
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San Marino, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Marino?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marino Studio Apartments | $2,457 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| San Marino 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $1,200 | $5,685 |
| San Marino 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,884 | $2,100 | $7,818 |
| San Marino 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,113 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| San Marino 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Marino Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Marino?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Marino is at Arpeggio listed at $981.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marino Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Marino Apartment is $981 at Arpeggio.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Marino Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Marino is starting from $981 at Arpeggio.
What is the most affordable San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Marino Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arpeggio and starts from $981.
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