Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Alhambra

$2,400/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Alhambra is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$3.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Alhambra

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Alhambra rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

Average rent prices in Alhambra have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, Alhambra, CA

Rent prices in Alhambra vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alhambra is $2,385, whereas a house costs $3,249. 1-bedroom apartments in Alhambra run $2,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,512

2%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,995

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,550

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,299

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,695

No Change

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,512

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,299

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Alhambra, 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, Alhambra, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Alhambra and Mission District by all bedroom counts and property types.

Alhambra

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,410
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA is equal to the median rent in Mission District, San Gabriel, CA.

Discover rentals in Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

225 W. Palmetto Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

225 W. Palmetto Dr

225 Palmetto Dr, Alhambra, CA 91801

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,695–$1,895

Coat of Arms Apts. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

Coat of Arms Apts.

2900 2900 -2920 Ramona Rd., Alhambra, CA 91803

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

S 6th St 814-816 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

S 6th St 814-816

816 S 6th St, Alhambra, CA 91801

2 beds

2 baths

$2,145

1819 Cedar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Alhambra

2 beds

1 bath

$2,190

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Frequently asked questions for Alhambra, Alhambra, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Alhambra rental market.

How much is rent in Alhambra?

The average rent in Alhambra is $2,400 per month as of October 3, 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 2% 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 $500 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 $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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