
Apartments for Rent in Alhambra, CA (2,378 Rentals)


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Woodside Terrace

414 N Monterey St, Unit B

508-512 N Electric Ave
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429 N Electric Ave, Unit B

104 N Granada Ave, Unit 104 N. Granada Ave.

1225 S 2nd St, Unit 1225 1/2

1227 S 2nd St, Unit 1227

2741 S Fremont Ave, Unit 5

1600 S Monterey St

2221 Cedar St

2425-2433 W Valley Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alhambra?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alhambra Studio Apartments | $2,399 | $1,250 | $3,459 |
Alhambra 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $1,700 | $4,152 |
Alhambra 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $2,000 | $5,544 |
Alhambra 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $3,000 | $7,600 |
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Alhambra Overview
Alhambra is a beautiful, middle class city full of business life. It is one of the cheaper cities in the San Gabriel Valley with lots of shopping and eating places which makes it great for families. Many streets are lined with trees for shade.
What is the history of Alhambra?
Since 1895, Alhambra?s central business district has been a commercial center. It developed into the most attractive place in the San Gabriel Valley over the next decade. This resulted to high immigration rates and the opening of many local businesses.
How is the weather in Alhambra?
Alhambra experiences short, hot summers and long, cool winters. The hot season ranges from the end of June to the end of September. The cool season is from the end of November to mid-March, with December 25th being the coldest day. The temperatures are generally warm and pleasant all year round.
How do I get around town?
Public transportation is mainly by train and bus. It is provided by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Alhambra Community Transit. Most households in Alhambra have an average of 2 cars. 80% of the population uses personal cars for transport. The commute time for Alhambra is generally longer than average. Over 1% of Alhambra?s workforce has longer commutes than normal.
What is the Alhambra commute like?
San Bernardino Freeway passes through the Southern pats of the city while Long Beach Freeway passes through the Northern parts. Main Street, interstate highways 10 and 710, Mission Road and Fremont are some of the other main thoroughfares in the city.
What are the local media outlets?
The Alhambra Chamber of Commerce publishes the local paper, ?Around Alhambra.? There is also an online site by the name ?Alhambra Source?. It is meant to give the locals an opportunity to tell their stories. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Los Angeles Times are also pretty popular.
Why live in Alhambra, CA?
The city is rich with cultures because it hosts many ethnic groups. This diversity provides for a wider variety of food and drinks, festivals, businesses and strong international connections. It has some of the best schools and universities in California and a high population. It is therefore great if you are looking for new job opportunities or planning to open a business. This makes it great for families and business people. There are many major attraction sites in and around the city. They include, Catalina island, Universal Studios and Griffith Park. The warm, pleasant weather of the city makes it great for relaxing on the weekends or vacations.
What Alhambra landmarks should I see?
The city has lots of beautiful land marks such as, Alhambra Place Shopping Centre, Granada Park, Ramona Convent, Fosselman?s Ice Cream, Wing Lung Bank, Edwards Stadium Cinemas and Twohey?s Restaurant sign.
What is there to do around Alhambra?
Alhambra used to be referred to as ?The city of homes? because of its large number of historic homes. Visiting these is definitely up on the list of things to do. The Mosaic Lizard Theatre is another great attraction of the city. It is popular for its plays and big audiences. In this theatre, people from all walks of life are invited. Being such the rich in history city that it is, Alhambra has its own museum. Burke Heritage Park and Alhambra Historical Society Museum are a must visit. Other attractions include, Romana Museum of California history and Ohana brewing company.
Any annual festivals or Alhambra events to know?
Temple City Camellia is one of the popular ones. It is a typical small town festival with lots of music, food, dance, fundraising and a beer garden. The money collected is used to uplift the local community.it comes towards the end of February. Other festivals include, Main Fest, Annual Lunar New Year Festival, Cherry Blossom and Moon Festival.
Where are the nearby vacation spots?
Alhambra has plenty of nice hotels and vacation rooms for tourists. The rent is pretty cheap compared to similar towns. The pleasant weather and beautiful sceneries make it an appropriate city to vacation in.
Where is the best place to move in Alhambra?
Sparr Heights, Glendale is pretty popular because of its nearness to social amenities, good housing, good employment rates and low crime rates. The high school graduation rate is average. South Pasadena has an average employment rate, good weather, low crime rates, great housing market and a good high school graduation rate. San Pasqual is another popular residential area because of its average high school graduation rate, great employment rate, great weather, low crime rates and great weather.
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Getting Around Alhambra, CA
Walk Score®
79 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Alhambra
How much are Studio apartments in Alhambra?
There are currently 164 Studio Apartments in Alhambra with rent ranges from $1,250 to $3,459 with an average price of $2,399.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Alhambra Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Alhambra ranges from $1,700 to $4,152 with an average monthly rent of $2,608.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Alhambra cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Alhambra range from $2,000 to $5,544. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,193.
How expensive are Alhambra Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 391 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Alhambra on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,000 to $7,600 - averaging $4,016 for the location.
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