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Highlights

  • Large windows
  • Spacious living room
  • Gas range
  • Built-in closet space
  • Warm wood cabinetry
  • Quiet residential street

Location

1221 W Shorb St, Alhambra, CA 91803, USA|Alhambra
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Management

ProActive Property Management

Leasing office

(626) 222-0983

Property Overview

Shorb features large windows and a spacious living room, along with a gas range and built-in closet space, enhancing its appeal on a quiet residential street. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.3, it demonstrates competitive pricing and excellent amenities, including a location rating of 9.0 that emphasizes convenience to schools and public transport. This property is particularly advantageous for remote work, thanks to its bright, tranquil environment and included utilities.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Shorb is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shorb has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,850 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to this bright and inviting one-bedroom apartment on a quiet residential street in Alhambra. The spacious living room features large windows that fill the space with natural light and opens to a cozy dining area that flows into the kitchen. The kitchen offers generous cabinet storage, a gas range, and a classic mid-century feel with warm wood cabinetry and tiled counters. The bedroom is roomy with built-in closet space, while the bathroom retains charming vintage pink tile and a full-size tub/shower combo. Additional hallway built-ins provide extra storage, and carpeting throughout creates a comfortable, homey atmosphere. This unit combines charm, comfort, and convenience—perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful place to call home in Alhambra.

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Amenities for Shorb

Appliances

RangeStove

Services

Water and Trash
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About Shorb

HomeApartments in AlhambraAlhambra Shorb

Welcome home to this bright and inviting one-bedroom apartment on a quiet residential street in Alhambra. The spacious living room features large windows that fill the space with natural light and opens to a cozy dining area that flows into the kitchen. The kitchen offers generous cabinet storage, a gas range, and a classic mid-century feel with warm wood cabinetry and tiled counters. The bedroom is roomy with built-in closet space, while the bathroom retains charming vintage pink tile and a full-size tub/shower combo. Additional hallway built-ins provide extra storage, and carpeting throughout creates a comfortable, homey atmosphere. This unit combines charm, comfort, and convenience—perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful place to call home in Alhambra.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Shorb is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Shorb has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Shorb
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Shorb offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Shorb is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Shorb is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Shorb does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Shorb provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Shorb is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Shorb compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Alhambra

1-bedroom apartments at Shorb cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Alhambra.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Alhambra
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,750
December 2023$1,680
January 2024$1,678
February 2024$1,550
March 2024$1,512
August 2024$1,640
September 2024$1,539
October 2024$1,523
November 2024$1,642
December 2024$1,624
January 2025$1,749
February 2025$1,759
March 2025$1,898
June 2025$1,700
July 2025$1,620
August 2025$1,703
September 2025$1,735
October 2025$1,750
A table of studio rental data trends in Alhambra
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,750
December 2023$1,700
January 2024$1,678
February 2024$1,550
March 2024$1,500
September 2024$1,500
October 2024$1,523
November 2024$1,642
December 2024$1,600
January 2025$1,745
February 2025$1,759
March 2025$1,885
August 2025$1,703
September 2025$1,735
October 2025$1,750

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near Shorb

William Northrup Elementary School

409 s atlantic blvd

alhambra, CA, 91801

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Neighborhood

Alhambra | Alhambra, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Alhambra near 1221 W Shorb St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1221 W Shorb St, Alhambra

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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