Alhambra, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Alhambra, California rental market.

Alhambra, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,630

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

2.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Alhambra, California apartments have recorded a 2.1% rent increase.

Alhambra, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Alhambra $2,328 $2,454 $2,518 $2,595 $2,573 $2,658 $2,575 $2,625 $2,614 $2,630
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Alhambra
National
Nov 2021
$2,328
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,454
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,518
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,595
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,573
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,658
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,575
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,625
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,614
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,630
$1,748

Alhambra, California Average Apartment Rent

Alhambra, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 82.97%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Alhambra, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 17.03%.

Alhambra, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 17,730
Owner occupied housing units 12,324

Renters take up 59% of Alhambra, California real estate, occupying a total of 17,730 units, while homeowners live in 12,324 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.8

Renter median household income**

$68,053

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.65

Rental vacancy rate**

2.6%

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 895
1 bed 4,816
2 beds 8,391
3 beds 3,114
4 beds 395
5 or more beds 119

There are 8,391 rentals in Alhambra, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 47%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 119 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Alhambra, California homes for rent is 3.8.

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 591
25 - 34 years 4,236
35 - 44 years 4,084
45 - 54 years 3,304
55 - 59 years 1,521
60 - 64 years 1,130
65 - 74 years 1,555
75 - 84 years 817
85 years and over 492

Most condos for rent in Alhambra, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (23%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 11,310
Non-Family Households 6,420

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 5,261
No related children of the householder under 18 12,469

A total of 11,310 apartments for rent in Alhambra, California, or 64% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 30% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 5,261 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Alhambra, California is 2.65.

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 2,155
High school graduate (including equivalency) 3,765
Some college or associate's degree 5,145
Bachelor's degree or higher 6,665

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 38% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 12% of the homes for rent in Alhambra, California.

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 498
Built 2000 - 2009 593
Built 1990 - 1999 1,398
Built 1980 - 1989 3,092
Built 1970 - 1979 3,080
Built 1960 - 1969 2,359
Built 1950 - 1959 2,645
Built 1940 - 1949 1,228
Built 1939 or earlier 2,826

The highest share of Alhambra, California apartment rentals, namely 17% or 3,092 units, were Built 1980 - 1989, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (17%, 3,080 units), and the ones Built 1939 or earlier (16%, 2,826 units).

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 859
Moved in 2018 to 2020 4,234
Moved in 2010 to 2017 8,298
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,725
Moved in 1990 to 1999 1,164
Moved in 1989 or earlier 450

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most Alhambra, California renters (47%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 3% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Alhambra, California condos for rent is 2014.

Alhambra, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,646
1 vehicle available 6,790
2 vehicles available 6,878
3 vehicles available 1,951
4 vehicles available 356
5 or more vehicles available 109

When it comes to transportation options, 39% of Alhambra, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 38% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 11% have 3 vehicles available.

Alhambra, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 17,798
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,952
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 558
Walked 657
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 405
Worked at home 2,772

Alhambra, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 41,341
Moved within same county 4,040
Moved from different county within same state 416
Moved from different state 268
Moved from abroad 374

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Alhambra, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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