Average Rent in Alhambra, CA

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Current Versus Historical Alhambra, CA Rents

Alhambra rentals average $1,623 for a studio rental to $4,288 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $38 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $419 (-20.53%) year-over-year from $2,042 to $1,623. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $88 (-4.44%) year-over-year from $1,988 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (7.07%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (2.30%) year-over-year from $3,617 to $3,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,304 (-37.21%) year-over-year from $6,192 to $3,888. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.17% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.79% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 29.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$49.34	$1,623	$2,042 (-20.53%)	$2,530 (-35.87%)
1 BR	$41.45	$1,900	$1,988 (-4.44%)	$1,924 (-1.26%)
2 BR	$37.71	$2,650	$2,475 (7.07%)	$2,438 (8.70%)
3 BR	$33.74	$3,700	$3,617 (2.30%)	$3,300 (12.12%)
4+ BR	$26.14	$3,888	$6,192 (-37.21%)	$3,463 (12.27%)

Historical Rents in Alhambra, CA

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Top Cities Near Alhambra

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Alhambra. The average rent in Alhambra is currently $3,390 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Alhambra, CA, with an average rent of $3,000, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alhambra, CA is Arcadia, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,000 per month.

Let's compare Alhambra, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alhambra, CA is 12.51% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.70% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Alhambra, CA are on par with the other cities nearby. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.03% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Alhambra, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alhambra, CA	$1,623	$1,863	$2,898	$3,000
Pasadena, CA	$1,826	$2,300	$3,300	$3,390
Arcadia, CA	$2,750	$1,950	$2,813	$4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Alhambra

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Alhambra. Some of these neighborhoods include Boyle Heights, Historic Cultural, and Highland Park. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Alhambra, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Alhambra, CA is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Alhambra's average rent, which is actually $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alhambra, Boyle Heights has the most affordable average rent at $2,240 per month. Whereas, at $3,938 average rent per month, Highland Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alhambra. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA	$1,495	$1,800	$2,695	$2,240
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA	$2,165	$2,465	$3,200	$2,800
Highland Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,247	$3,045	$3,938

Top Counties Near Alhambra

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Alhambra

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Alhambra, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,200. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90033, Los Angeles, CA at $2,295 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,350 per month is 90065, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,595. That's at least $51 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Alhambra, CA is $1,998 per month. Or in other words, $41 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,000 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Alhambra, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91801, Alhambra, CA	$1,595	$1,863	$2,900	$3,100
90042, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$2,247	$3,095	$3,738
91101, Pasadena, CA	$1,826	$2,440	$3,380	$3,200
90033, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,975	$2,979	$2,295
90065, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$1,850	$4,023	$4,350
91107, Pasadena, CA	$1,695	$2,098	$3,000	$3,990
91205, Glendale, CA	$1,525	$1,998	$2,850	$2,595

Frequently Asked Questions - Alhambra Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Alhambra, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Alhambra, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alhambra, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Alhambra, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Alhambra, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,623 and an average price per square feet of $49.34. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Alhambra.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Alhambra, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,863 and an average price per square feet of $41.45. There are a total of 20 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alhambra.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Alhambra, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,898 and an average price per square feet of $37.71. There are a total of 54 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alhambra.

How have rent prices in Alhambra, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Alhambra, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alhambra, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Alhambra, CA is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.