Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Monrovia Neighborhood of Arcadia, CA from $800 (29 Rentals)

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property at 2853 Doolittle Ave

$2,200

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2853 Doolittle Ave
ArcadiaCA91006
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Campus Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Commons

16 Campus DrArcadia, CA 91007
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520 S Santa Anita Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

520 S Santa Anita Ave

520 S Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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424 Santa Anita Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

424 Santa Anita Ave

424 Santa Anita AveArcadia, CA 91006
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Live Oak Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak Plaza

425 E Live Oak AveArcadia, CA 91006
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207 S 3rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

207 S 3rd Ave

207 S 3rd AveArcadia, CA 91006
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57 Wheeler Residential
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

57 Wheeler Residential

57 Wheeler AveArcadia, CA 91006
Corporate Housing
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The Monroe
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$2,433 - $7,557
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The Monroe

127 W Pomona StMonrovia, CA 91016
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Areum Apartment
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$2,492 - $3,884
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Areum Apartment

1110 S 5th AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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Alexan Marmont
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$2,512 - $5,505
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Alexan Marmont

1625 S Magnolia AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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Welland Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Welland Garden Apartments

5610-5620 Welland AveTemple City, CA 91780
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MONTEREY APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

MONTEREY APARTMENTS

911 Monterey AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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Park Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

5565-5607 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Villa Granada
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Granada

5425 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780
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The Sussex House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sussex House

4815 Persimmon AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Windsor Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

1401 S Magnolia AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Buena Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Buena Vista

1832-1850 Buena Vista StDuarte, CA 91010
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South Monrovia, Arcadia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Monrovia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Monrovia area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Parker CA priced from $1,605. Park Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable South Monrovia apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parker CAStudioRStudio,1BA$1,605
Park Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
MODA at Monrovia StationJA1-JA21BR,1BA$2,388
The MonroeS1Studio,1BA$2,433
TrestleS3Studio,1BA$2,445
Areum ApartmentA11BR,1BA$2,492
521 E Live Oak Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,500
Alexan MarmontU11BR,1BA$2,512
Monrovia Villas ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment in Monrovia, CA2BR,2BA$2,600
Solare2 Bed 2 Bath - 1043 sqft2BR,2BA$3,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Monrovia, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Monrovia area is the $4.31 price per square foot LW1 Model at Trestle in the in the Butler neighborhood starting from $6,100. The second greatest value South Monrovia apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1043 sqft Model at Solare starting at $3,129 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Monrovia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TrestleLW11BR,2BA$4.31
Solare2 Bed 2 Bath - 1043 sqft2BR,2BA$3.00
Monrovia Villas ApartmentsSpacious 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment in Monrovia, CA2BR,2BA$2.58
521 E Live Oak Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.00
MODA at Monrovia StationA71BR,1BA$3.78
Alexan MarmontU11BR,1BA$4.04
Areum ApartmentS1Studio ,1BA$4.61
Park Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.76
The MonroeS3Studio ,1BA$5.29
Parker CAStudioRStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Monrovia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Monrovia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Monrovia is at Parker CA listed at $1,605.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Monrovia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Monrovia Apartment is $1,788 at Parker CA.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Monrovia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Monrovia is starting from $2,095 at Park Plaza.

What is the most affordable South Monrovia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Monrovia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Monroe and starts from $5,258.

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