What is the average rent in Alhambra?

The median asking rent in Alhambra is $1,199/mo across 1,518 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,433/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Alhambra?

A one-bedroom in Alhambra runs about $1,007/mo and a two-bedroom about $1,299/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Alhambra?

At the 30% rule, the $1,199/mo median asking rent in Alhambra takes about $47,960 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Alhambra?

53% of Alhambra's 149,603 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Alhambra right now?

1,665 rentals are available in Alhambra right now, 1,518 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 514 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Alhambra cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Alhambra's $1,433/mo median is 18% below the Phoenix average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Alhambra, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Alhambra is $1,199/mo across 1,518 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,433/mo (Census estimate) — 18% below the Phoenix average and 2% above the national one. 53% of the 149,603 people here rent. Fairway tracks 514 Alhambra properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Alhambra?

A one-bedroom in Alhambra runs $1,007/mo and a two-bedroom $1,299/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$799/mo	10%	155	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,007/mo	39%	586	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$1,299/mo	39%	586	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$1,950/mo	13%	191	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Alhambra, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Alhambra's $1,199/mo median asking rent sits in your comfortable range.

Who rents in Alhambra

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Alhambra pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

19%

$1,000–$1,499

40%

$1,500–$1,999

27%

$2,000+

12%

Is Alhambra a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Alhambra grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB-

Cost of LivingC

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesB+

WalkabilityA-

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Alhambra$1,199503B

Encanto$1,425416B+

Maryvale$1,315391C+

Central City$1,752459B

Camelback East$1,4611071A-

Estrella$1,815239C+

North Mountain$1,239550B+

Deer Valley$1,499548A-

Laveen$1,999230B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Alhambra.

Population149,603

Median Income$77K

Hispanic

49%

White

31%

Black

Two or More

Asian

Native American

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Alhambra get to work.

Drive Alone62%

Walk/Bike3%

Work from Home13%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Alhambra.

Home Types

Single Family

48%

Large Apt Building

28%

Small Apt Building

13%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

11%

1980–1999

16%

1960–1979

41%

1940–1959

30%

Before 1939

Schools

Elementary Schools (1)

C-

Westwood Primary School

K-5 · 614 students

19:1

Middle Schools (4)

C+

Maryland Elementary School

PK, K-8 · 594 students

17:1

C-

Solano School

PK, K-8 · 466 students

19:1

C-

Maie Bartlett Heard School

PK, K-8 · 430 students

17:1

C-

Choice Learning Academy

4-8 · 462 students

18:1

High Schools (2)

B-

Metro Tech High School

9-12 · 1,781 students

19:1

C-

Linda Abril Educational Academy

10-12 · 246 students

18:1

Renting in Alhambra, explained

What is the average rent in Alhambra?: The median asking rent in Alhambra is $1,199/mo across 1,518 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,433/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Alhambra?: A one-bedroom in Alhambra runs about $1,007/mo and a two-bedroom about $1,299/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Alhambra a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Alhambra grades B overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Alhambra?: At the 30% rule, the $1,199/mo median asking rent in Alhambra takes about $47,960 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Alhambra?: 53% of Alhambra's 149,603 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Alhambra right now?: 1,665 rentals are available in Alhambra right now, 1,518 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 514 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Alhambra cheaper than the rest of Phoenix?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Alhambra's $1,433/mo median is 18% below the Phoenix average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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