Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Alhambra, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Alhambra, CA rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,385/month. Renters today are paying $294 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Alhambra runs 25.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with a total of 76 rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Alhambra rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,550/month, with larger units like 3-bedrooms at $3,198/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,625/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Alhambra
$2,385/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Alhambra is $2,385 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $485 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alhambra
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Alhambra run $2,044 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 2% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 |  3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,197 | 2% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,625 | 12% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alhambra | $2,385 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,775 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,197
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,625
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
17%
Alhambra
Average rent
$2,385
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
6%
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
26%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alhambra, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,972
6%$2,238
3%$2,095
17%$2,100
3%$2,375
12%$3,082
4%$2,387
5%$2,500
9%$2,495
6%$2,795
5%$2,560
15%$2,200
7%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
House for rent
4d ago
225 Palmetto Dr, Alhambra, CA 91801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2900 2900 -2920 Ramona Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alhambra
1414 S Campbell Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3h ago
123 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,950–$4,580
Apartment for rent
2d ago
101 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500–$3,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Alhambra
2 beds
2 baths
$3,550
House for rent
1d ago
331 S Electric Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Verified
104 N 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Alhambra
326 N 2nd St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
22h ago
103 N 5th St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1009 Benito Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
4d ago
300 W Grand Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2900 2900 -2920 Ramona Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
104 N 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
4d ago
225 Palmetto Dr, Alhambra, CA 91801
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,695–$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
401 E Bay State St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,795
Apartment for rent
22h ago
103 N 5th St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
300 W Grand Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alhambra
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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 $2,385 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alhambra?
Average rent prices in Alhambra have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Alhambra rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alhambra is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 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 $95,000/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).