Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Alhambra, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Alhambra, CA rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,452/month. Renters today are paying $158 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Alhambra, CA runs 25.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 86 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Alhambra, CA, studios rent for $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,995/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,550/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,000/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom options available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Alhambra, CA saw a year-over-year rent decline of 14.0%, contrasting with the overall citywide increase of 6.6%. This divergence shows variation within the rental market by bedroom size.
Median rent
Median rent in Alhambra
$2,452/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Alhambra is $2,452 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $502 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alhambra
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% 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 $2,238, whereas a house costs $3,697. 1-bedroom apartments in Alhambra run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 |  2% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 5% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 11% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alhambra | $2,452 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,238 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,195 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,697 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
26%
Alhambra
Average rent
$2,452
Apartments
Average rent
$2,238
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,697
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
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
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alhambra, CA is 23% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.
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19%$2,695
$2,399
Discover rentals in Alhambra, CA
4d ago
109 S Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,130
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1717 Cedar St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
743 S Sierra Vista Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Alhambra
104 S 6th St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
10h ago
123 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$3,900–$4,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
101 S Chapel Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500–$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alhambra
2 beds
3 baths
$3,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Alhambra
2418 S Fremont Ave #10, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
104 N 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1009 Benito Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
1d ago
326 N 2nd St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
331 S Electric Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
14h ago
1717 Cedar St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
104 N 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1009 Benito Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
2 beds
1 bath
$2,599
Apartment for rent
4d ago
718 N Monterey St, Alhambra, CA 91801
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
401 E Bay State St, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450–$2,795
Apartment for rent
27m ago
1415 S Marengo Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1423 Edgewood Dr, Alhambra, CA 91803
3 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
12h ago
216 Palmetto Dr, Alhambra, CA 91801
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,350
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 $2,452 per month as of June 13, 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 7% 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 $502 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?
Alhambra's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,700 per month. These figures reflect the current pricing in California's San Gabriel Valley market.
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).