Cheap Apartments for Rent in Temple City, CA from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Welland Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Welland Garden Apartments

5610-5620 Welland AveTemple City, CA 91780
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5726 Noel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5726 Noel Dr

5726 Noel DrTemple City, CA 91780
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Park Plaza South
Studio Apartments

Park Plaza South

5421 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780

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100 4111 Tyler Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 4111 Tyler Avenue

4111 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Campus Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Commons

16 Campus DrArcadia, CA 91007
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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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Lambert Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lambert Apartments

11126 Lambert AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3231 Utah Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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520 S Santa Anita Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 S Santa Anita Ave

520 S Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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424 Santa Anita Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

424 Santa Anita Ave

424 Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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3822 Baldwin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3822 Baldwin Ave

3822 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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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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3727 Gibson Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3727 Gibson Rd

3727 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Juniper Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Pointe

6648 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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759 Fairview Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

759 Fairview Ave

759 Fairview AveArcadia, CA 91007
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Edwards Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Edwards Apartments

2500 Edwards AveSouth El Monte, CA 91733
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Live Oak
1 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

209 E Live Oak StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

3456-3460 La Madera AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Crestwood Apartments
Studio Apartments

Crestwood Apartments

820 Rosemead BlvdPasadena, CA 91107
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933 W Huntington Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

933 W Huntington Dr

933 W Huntington DrArcadia, CA 91007
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Casa Encanto
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Encanto

6805 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91775
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120 De Anza St #207
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 De Anza St #207

120 De Anza StSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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805 Arcadia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

805 Arcadia Ave

805 Arcadia AveArcadia, CA 91007
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Live Oak Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Plaza

425 E Live Oak AveArcadia, CA 91006
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Cheapest Available Temple City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Temple City, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,175. Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Temple City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Emerald ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,500
Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Park Plaza South0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,650
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,719
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
ParkerStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,790
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Temple City, CA

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Temple City area is the $1.94 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath Model at Arcadia Pines in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Temple City apartment is the 2X2R Model at Villa Tramonti starting at $2,524 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the East San Gabriel neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Temple City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arcadia Pines2 Bedroom / 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.94
Villa Tramonti2X2R2BR,2BA$1.98
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
The Kenwood2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.51
Villa Valencia Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Santa Anita ApartmentsK - 2B1B2BR,1BA$2.53
Rosewood Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.75
722-724 Sunset Blvd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87

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Temple City Overview

Temple City is a city located in Los Angeles, CA. It is considered one of the safest cities to live in California, currently rankingá5th on that list. The city's original name was called the City of Temple after its founder, Walter Temple. Temple city is northeast of downtown Los Angeles, and is located in a cluster of cities at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Other cities located in this cluster include Alhambra, Arcadia, San Marino, San Gabriel and Pasadena.á

Why live in Temple City, CA?

There are many places where you can choose to live. Many people choose to live in Temple City, CA for a few key reasons. First off, Temple is a relatively small city right outside of a large city. If you want to work in the city, but not live there, Temple can be a nice retreat. Temple is also relatively safe. This makes it a great place for singles and families to call home. In fact, Temple is a very diverse community. There are people from many different ethnic backgrounds and many different age ranges that call the community home.áFinally, Temple has a small town feel to it that is unique in the greater Los Angeles area. It hosts many small community events to help you get to know your neighbors and feel like you are part of a community.á

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Getting Around Temple City, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Temple City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Temple City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Temple City is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Temple City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Temple City Apartment is $1,719 at Flamingo Garden Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Temple City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Temple City is starting from $1,900 at Santa Anita Apartments.

What is the most affordable Temple City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Temple City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fashion Lane and starts from $2,700.

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