# Average Rent in Alhambra, CA

> How much is rent in Alhambra, CA? $3,480 median across 177 units in 17 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 8, 2026

## What is the average rent in Alhambra, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Alhambra, CA is $3,664 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 177 priced apartments in 17 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

17 apartment buildings, 177 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$3,664/mo

median $3,480

[+6% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,546/mo

Plaza on Main

Properties

17

tracked daily

Units

177

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 17 properties in Alhambra, CA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$3,418

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Alhambra, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,337, ended at $3,418.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 3,337 |
| Aug | 3,355 |
| Aug | 3,328 |
| Aug | 3,389 |
| Sep | 3,457 |
| Sep | 3,403 |
| Sep | 3,551 |
| Sep | 3,476 |
| Oct | 3,465 |
| Oct | 3,297 |
| Oct | 3,306 |
| Oct | 3,398 |
| Oct | 3,364 |
| Nov | 3,418 |

[Full Alhambra, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Alhambra, CA Rent Prices

All 17 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.4 (8)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/plaza-on-main-alhambra-ca/): Plaza on Main 333 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA From $1,546/mo Avg $1,644 5 units

[#2 4.2 (26)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/thistle-apartments-alhambra-ca/): THISTLE Apartments 262 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA From $1,700/mo Avg $2,379 5 units

[#3 4.3 (69)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/luxe-1801-apts-alhambra-ca/): Luxe 1801 Apts 1801 W Garvey Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA From $2,052/mo Avg $2,438 10 units

[#4 5 (5)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/woodside-terrace-alhambra-ca/): Woodside Terrace 400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA From $2,153/mo Avg $2,564 3 units

[#5 3.3 (78)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/the-hallie-apartments-alhambra-ca/): The Hallie Apartments 280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA From $2,267/mo Avg $2,760 14 units

[#6 4.6 (49)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/brookmore-apartments-alhambra-ca/): Brookmore Apartments 189 N Marengo Ave Suite 304, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA From $2,299/mo Avg $2,394 3 units

[#7 4.2 (89)](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/avila-alhambra-ca/): Avila 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA From $2,400/mo Avg $3,277 9 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Plaza on Main 333 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/plaza-on-main-alhambra-ca/) | $1,546 | $1,644 | $2.62/ft² | 4.4 (8) | 5 |
| 2 | [THISTLE Apartments 262 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/thistle-apartments-alhambra-ca/) | $1,700 | $2,379 | $4.61/ft² | 4.2 (26) | 5 |
| 3 | [Luxe 1801 Apts 1801 W Garvey Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/luxe-1801-apts-alhambra-ca/) | $2,052 | $2,438 | $2.88/ft² | 4.3 (69) | 10 |
| 4 | [Woodside Terrace 400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/woodside-terrace-alhambra-ca/) | $2,153 | $2,564 | $3.12/ft² | 5 (5) | 3 |
| 5 | [The Hallie Apartments 280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/the-hallie-apartments-alhambra-ca/) | $2,267 | $2,760 | $3.70/ft² | 3.3 (78) | 14 |
| 6 | [Brookmore Apartments 189 N Marengo Ave Suite 304, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/brookmore-apartments-alhambra-ca/) | $2,299 | $2,394 | $4.91/ft² | 4.6 (49) | 3 |
| 7 | [Avila 75 W Walnut St, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/avila-alhambra-ca/) | $2,400 | $3,277 | $4.22/ft² | 4.2 (89) | 9 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

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[Plaza on Main](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/plaza-on-main-alhambra-ca/): ![Plaza on Main apartments in Alhambra, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/12777?w=600) 4.4 (8) 333 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA From $1,546/mo 5 units

[THISTLE Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/thistle-apartments-alhambra-ca/): ![THISTLE Apartments apartments in Alhambra, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/12818?w=600) 4.2 (26) 262 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA From $1,700/mo 5 units

[Luxe 1801 Apts](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/luxe-1801-apts-alhambra-ca/): ![Luxe 1801 Apts apartments in Alhambra, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/places/ChIJM_6313DFwoARG0Xfmr7nCLg/photos/AaVGc3lOm-pMuW9C3U73sk78GUlVeyKQ3Vfj3_JuuI1fjWrax6Gd5lVz186TC3zGALjox9R5C1sjDI4q7kmqn6s8u_xSbjl4WBiiMqn9lasy9XgCG3lVgM0odCHrCK3J6l2f9E17VkDLeCF6GtFZ2cdGOPglTEQrkteC6WN_kL1gWqsScEgall80JlDm0LgStON23wSvt13Aes47PN9Ew2hcc_V-fM_2L4Pqz9CAlOdhkQOZDXuUaJEMT07RummQHa9XRgyZwvPeoImVe1QEt2pejr_MgiYgEyoF28L6laILvHDNp6ZWYLI8EU-q4edEmKi790k7UZB0kDx7jDDCy99J9EEJT8rjwqiKUTit37H9FryYPvAsZWJUPmVANr81StydxSTCgYVPrLyWXC7o1yzlcSouplls6vEuLR6sgNBJi3C-vA?w=600) 4.3 (69) 1801 W Garvey Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA From $2,052/mo 10 units

[Woodside Terrace](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/woodside-terrace-alhambra-ca/): ![Woodside Terrace apartments in Alhambra, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/5359?w=600) 5 (5) 400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801, USA From $2,153/mo 3 units

[The Hallie Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/the-hallie-apartments-alhambra-ca/): ![The Hallie Apartments apartments in Alhambra, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/12824?w=600) 3.3 (78) 280 E Del Mar Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA From $2,267/mo 14 units

[Brookmore Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/brookmore-apartments-alhambra-ca/): ![Brookmore Apartments apartments in Alhambra, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/12816?w=600) 4.6 (49) 189 N Marengo Ave Suite 304, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA From $2,299/mo 3 units

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By Area

## Alhambra, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 5 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Playhouse Village 13](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Playhouse%20Village)[Alhambra 91801 4](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Alhambra%2091801)[Pasadena 91105 2](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Pasadena%2091105)[Alhambra 91803 1](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Alhambra%2091803)[North Arroyo 1](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=North%20Arroyo)

[Compare neighborhood rents on the Alhambra, CA rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/rent-map/)

## Alhambra, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Alhambra, CA is **$3,664 per month**, based on 177 units across 17 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,546 at Plaza on Main to $8,036 at AMLI Old Pasadena.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $2,863/mo | $1,700/mo | 22 |
| 1 Bed | $3,104/mo | $1,546/mo | 82 |
| 2 Bed | $4,358/mo | $1,593/mo | 59 |
| 3 Bed | $5,279/mo | $3,298/mo | 13 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Alhambra, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Alhambra, CA averages **$3,104/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$4,358/mo**. At the local median household income of **$85,189**, that works out to **52% of gross income**, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Alhambra, CA at **$1,852/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/alhambra-ca/trends/) runs **98% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Alhambra, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alhambra, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$147,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,664/mo.

Comfortable income

$176,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,546/mo), you need to earn at least **$62,000/year**.

Median household income in Alhambra, CA is **$85,189** , about 52% 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) | $3,664 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $9,008/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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## Nearby cities in California

How Alhambra, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Alhambra, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,104 | -15% | -5% | 50 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,370 | -8% | -5.5% | 36 |
| [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,881 | -21% | +1.8% | 34 |
| [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,261 | -38% | -8.8% | 33 |
| [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,730 | -25% | -5.6% | 32 |
| [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,205 | +42% | +7.5% | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Alhambra, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Alhambra, CA is $3,664 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 177 priced apartments in 17 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Alhambra, CA?

The median asking rent in Alhambra, CA is $3,480 per month, computed from 177 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,664/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Alhambra, CA?

The lowest available rent in Alhambra, CA starts at $1,546 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alhambra, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Alhambra, CA average $3,104/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,546/mo across 82 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Alhambra, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Alhambra, CA average $4,358/mo. Units start from $1,593/mo across 59 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Alhambra, CA

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