Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Alhambra, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alhambra rent stands today
Alhambra, CA rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,460/month. Renters today are paying $60 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Alhambra runs 29.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among California metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 80 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Alhambra rent for $1,595/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,595/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,249/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,595/month. The 2-bedroom tier is the most common, making up 36.2% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Alhambra saw rents decline by 17.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise. Houses also cooled by 17.0%, contrasting with the overall market's modest increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Alhambra
$2,460/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Alhambra is $2,460 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alhambra
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alhambra rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alhambra, CA
Average rent prices in Alhambra have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alhambra, CA
Rent prices in Alhambra vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alhambra is $2,372, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Alhambra run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,595 | 9% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,249 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | No Change | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alhambra | $2,460 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,372 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $2,985 | 9% | 19% | |
Houses | $3,175 | 37% | 17% | |
Rooms | $974 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,249
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last year
18%
Alhambra
Average rent
$2,460
Apartments
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,985
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,175
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
17%
Rooms
Average rent
$974
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alhambra, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Alhambra, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alhambra and Arcadia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alhambra
29%higher than the national median
87%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alhambra, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,550
18%$2,300
5%$2,097
6%$2,000
3%$2,470
5%$3,170
2%$2,350
5%$2,500
9%$2,280
8%$2,800
5%$2,560
8%$2,175
8%Discover rentals in Alhambra, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alhambra
30 N Cordova St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
17h ago
Condo for rent in Alhambra
312 La France Ave #312B, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
9h ago
225 Palmetto Dr, Alhambra, CA 91801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Alhambra
1819 Cedar St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 25
3d ago
123 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,950–$4,580
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
101 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500–$3,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alhambra
2 beds
2 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
331 S Electric Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
3d ago
1009 Benito Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
104 N 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
225 Palmetto Dr, Alhambra, CA 91801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
10h ago
400 N Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,159–$3,056
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 15-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3104 W Ramona Rd, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
104 N 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
805 S Stoneman Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
718 N Monterey St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5h ago
619 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1027 S Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
816 S Marguerita Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,499
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
217 S Marguerita Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Alhambra, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Alhambra rental market.
How much is rent in Alhambra?
The average rent in Alhambra is $2,460 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alhambra?
Average rent prices in Alhambra have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Alhambra rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alhambra is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alhambra?
To comfortably afford rent in Alhambra, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alhambra?
December offers the best opportunity for apartment hunting in Alhambra, with the lowest competition and demand compared to other months. August also sees lower rents, running about 6.3% below July's peak pricing.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).