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Average Rent in Alhambra, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Alhambra, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,855/mo
▲ +0.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,700/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
26
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →3 cuts and 0 increases among 10 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- 88 at Alhambra Place Apartments
↓ $43/mo
Cut of 1.5% · Unit 1
- The Hallie Apartments
↓ $22/mo
Cut of 1.0% · Unit MDS330
Rent by Neighborhood in Alhambra, CA
Compare average rent across Alhambra, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. View these neighborhoods on the rent map
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playhouse Village | $3,684 | ▼ $55 | $2,200 | 10 | 131 |
| North Arroyo | $3,338 | ▲ $205 | $2,780 | 1 | 5 |
| Pasadena 91105 | $3,256 | ▼ $615 | $2,579 | 1 | 4 |
| Alhambra 91801 | $3,066 | ▲ $66 | $1,546 | 4 | 16 |
| Alhambra 91803 | $2,458 | ▼ $73 | $2,222 | 1 | 10 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alhambra, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Alhambra, CA is $2,855 per month across 11 apartment communities and 26 available units. Rents have increased $26 (0.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is THISTLE Apartments starting at $1,700/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,855/mo.
Prices range from $1,700 to $4,315 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Alhambra, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,919 | - | 8 |
| July 2026 | $3,113 | +$194 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $3,242 | +$129 | 10 |
| September 2026 | $3,414 | +$172 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $3,369 | -$45 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Alhambra, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Alhambra, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THISTLE Apartments | $1,700/mo | $1,950/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| The Hallie Apartments | $2,227/mo | $2,390/mo | 3 | 3.3 |
| Brookmore Apartments | $2,520/mo | $2,628/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Westgate Apartments | $2,579/mo | $2,629/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
| Terraces at Paseo Colorado Apartments | $2,596/mo | $2,690/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| Andalucia | $2,766/mo | $2,766/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Residences at Westgate Apartments | $2,780/mo | $2,780/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alhambra, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$114,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,855/mo.
Comfortable income
$137,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,700/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Alhambra, CA is $85,189 , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Alhambra, CA
Overall prices in Alhambra, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Alhambra, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,855 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,199/mo |
Population
81,483
Median household income
$85,189
Census median rent
$1,852/mo
Census rent burden
31.8%
Median age
41.9
Mean commute
31 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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