Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA from $900 (143 Rentals)

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2401 W Main St
$1,645 - $1,920
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$1,645 - $1,920
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2401 W Main St

2401 W Main StAlhambra, CA 91801
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279 N Euclid Ave
$1,745 - $2,600
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279 N Euclid Ave

279 N Euclid AvePasadena, CA 91101
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1604 Larch St, Unit A
$1,785
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1604 Larch St, Unit A

1604 Larch StAlhambra, CA 91801
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255 S Madison Ave
$1,825 - $2,545
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255 S Madison Ave

255 S Madison AvePasadena, CA 91101
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533 S Hudson Ave
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533 S Hudson Ave

533 S Hudson AvePasadena, CA 91101
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South Curtis Apartments
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South Curtis Apartments

404-410 S Curtis AveAlhambra, CA 91803
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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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30-34 N 1st Street
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30-34 N 1st Street

34 N 1st StAlhambra, CA 91801
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1931 Fremont Ave
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1931 Fremont Ave

1931 Fremont AveSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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Casa De Arco
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Casa De Arco

9036 Duarte RdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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931 S Atlantic Blvd
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931 S Atlantic Blvd

931 S Atlantic BlvdAlhambra, CA 91803
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1004 Arroyo Dr
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1004 Arroyo Dr

1004 Arroyo DrSouth Pasadena, CA 91030
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259 S San Marcos St
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259 S San Marcos St

259 S San Marcos StSan Gabriel, CA 91776

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San Marino, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Marino Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Marino, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arpeggio in the South Pasadena neighborhood priced from $981. 533 S Hudson Ave in the South Pasadena neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Marino apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arpeggio1x1 CR1BR,1BA$981
533 S Hudson AveUPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME!1BR,1BA$1,000
Pasadena StudiosStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
439 S Catalina StStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
The Jade0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,458
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Aqua Courtyard Suites0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
Arcadia Sands0+1Studio,1BA$1,595
1542 Prospect Ave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Marino, CA and Nearby

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Marino area is the $1.87 price per square foot 1504 W Huntington Dr Model at 1504 W Huntington Dr, Unit 0 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value San Marino apartment is the 1148 W Huntington Dr Model at 1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 7 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 San Marino apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1504 W Huntington Dr, Unit 01504 W Huntington Dr2BR,1BA$1.87
1148 W Huntington Dr, Unit 71148 W Huntington Dr2BR,2BA$1.77
Royal Gardens ArcadiaSmall 2 Bdrm 2 Bath with W/D, Granite, Vinyl Plank2BR,2BA$2.36
521 N Marguerita Ave521 Upstairs2BR,1BA$2.24
416 N Marguerita Ave, Unit D416 N Marguerita Ave2BR,1BA$2.15
mon9302+1.52BR,1.5BA$2.42
Alhambra Gardens2BD/1BTH2BR,1BA$2.42
933 W Huntington Dr1 Bedroom Lower Unit1BR,1BA$2.13
533 S Hudson AveUPPER 1 BR ATTACHED HOME!1BR,1BA$1.43
Arpeggio1x1 BR1BR,1BA$1.56

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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 Pasadena Studios listed at $1,350.

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 $1,105 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 Rosemead Apartments and starts from $2,600.

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