What is the average apartment size in Alhambra?

The average size for a Alhambra, CA apartment is 856 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Alhambra?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Alhambra is $2,708 per month, a 0.06% increase from last years average of $2,707.

What is the average apartment size in Alhambra?

The typical apartment in Alhambra offers about 856 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Alhambra, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Alhambra?

The typical rent budget in Alhambra ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Alhambra?

In Alhambra, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Alhambra is $2,708, a 0.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,707.

One-bedroom apartments provide 718 square feet for $2,497, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,871 offer 969 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Alhambra, CA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,708	856 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,497	718 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,871	969 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Alhambra, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Alhambra, CA have increased by 0.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,707 to $2,708.

What's the typical rent budget in Alhambra, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Alhambra, CA (48%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Alhambra, CA?

17,440 or 58% of the households in Alhambra, CA are renter-occupied while 12,652 or 42% are owner-occupied.

How Alhambra Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Alhambra	$2,708
Los Angeles	$2,742
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,969
San Francisco	$3,792
Oakland	$2,625
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
West Hollywood, CA	$3,177
Inglewood, CA	$2,479
Glendale, CA	$2,902
Pasadena, CA	$3,161
Burbank, CA	$2,881
Downey, CA	$2,261
Azusa, CA	$2,117
Norwalk, CA	$2,353
Bellflower, CA	$2,194
West Covina, CA	$2,422

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Alhambra apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.