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Average Rent in Alhambra 91801 & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Alhambra 91801?

The average listed apartment rent in Alhambra 91801 is $2,856 per month, as of October 17, 2026. This sample includes 20 priced apartments in 4 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 October 15, 2026 through October 17, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Alhambra 91801, Alhambra, CA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas North Arroyo Playhouse Village
Alhambra 91801 91803
Pasadena 91105 91106
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

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Market Average

$2,856/mo

Lowest Available

$1,546/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

4

tracked daily

Units Listed

20

available now

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Alhambra 91801 vs Alhambra, CA Average

Alhambra 91801 is cheaper than the Alhambra, CA average by $678/mo (19%). The citywide average is $3,534/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Alhambra 91801?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Alhambra 91801 is $2,856 per month across 4 apartment communities and 20 available units.

The most affordable option is Plaza on Main starting at $1,546/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,821/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,616/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,839/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,760/mo.

Prices range from $1,546 to $4,760 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Alhambra 91801

Studio
$2,821
from $2,821 · 1 units
1 Bed
$2,616
from $1,546 · 7 units
2 Bed
$2,839
from $1,593 · 11 units
3 Bed
$4,760
from $4,760 · 1 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Alhambra 91801

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Plaza on Main $1,546/mo $1,644/mo 5 4.4
Almansor Villa Apartments $2,402/mo $2,402/mo 1 2.6
Woodside Terrace $2,525/mo $2,834/mo 5 5
88 at Alhambra Place Apartments $2,821/mo $3,592/mo 9 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Alhambra 91801

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What is the average rent in Alhambra 91801?
The average listed apartment rent in Alhambra 91801 is $2,856 per month, as of October 17, 2026. This sample includes 20 priced apartments in 4 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Alhambra 91801?
The apartment listings we track in Alhambra 91801 range from $1,546 to $4,760 per month, as of October 17, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Alhambra 91801?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Alhambra 91801. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Alhambra 91801?
Studio apartments average $2,821 per month across 1 priced listing in Alhambra 91801. Listed rents range from $2,821 to $2,821 per month, as of October 17, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alhambra 91801?
1-bedroom apartments average $2,616 per month across 7 priced listings in Alhambra 91801. Listed rents range from $1,546 to $3,252 per month, as of October 17, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Alhambra 91801?
2-bedroom apartments average $2,839 per month across 11 priced listings in Alhambra 91801. Listed rents range from $1,593 to $4,143 per month, as of October 17, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Alhambra 91801?
3-bedroom apartments average $4,760 per month across 1 priced listing in Alhambra 91801. Listed rents range from $4,760 to $4,760 per month, as of October 17, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Alhambra 91801?
The 1-bedroom average is $2,616 per month across 7 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $2,839 across 11 listings, $223 (8.5%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Alhambra 91801?
Plaza on Main has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,546 per month. We track 5 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 17, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Alhambra 91801?
The $3,000 to $3,200 monthly range has the most matching listings: 4 units, or 20.0% of the priced apartments we track in Alhambra 91801. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Alhambra 91801?
We track 20 priced units at 4 apartment buildings, as of October 17, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Alhambra 91801?
We do not yet have enough accepted price records to draw a history chart for apartment listings in Alhambra 91801. Current asking prices can appear before rent history is ready. We do not fill missing history with zero or with prices for a different bedroom count.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Alhambra 91801?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Alhambra 91801 rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was October 17, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alhambra 91801?

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 $2,856/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 ($1,546/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.

Median household income in Alhambra 91801 is $85,189 , about 38% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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Cost of living in Alhambra 91801

Overall prices in Alhambra 91801 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 91801's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,856
Utilities $744
Groceries $578
Transportation $1,773
Healthcare $865
Other goods and services $1,384
Estimated total $8,200/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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