
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA (374 Rentals)


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Aston at Gateway

Atrium

Regency-Baldwin Apartments

3627 Penn Mar Avenue

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2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B

11953-11963 Lower Azusa Rd

3231 Utah Ave

Baldwin Valley Apartments

Penn Mar
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3915 Penn Mar Ave

3539 Lexington Ave

9711-9719 Garvey Ave

9701 Rio Hondo Pky

9935 Marshall St

11507-11511 Medina Ct

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

3221-3227 Utah Ave

3928 Shirley Ave

Emery Street Apartments
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Sitka Apartments

3640-3644 Cogswell Rd

2730-2738 3/4 Penn Mar Ave

3138 Mayfair Ave

2821 Dee Ave

10713 Brockway Ave

11913 Lansdale

11035 Bryant Rd

11631 Magnolia St

2722 Maxson Rd
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3352 Santa Anita Ave

2708 Penn Mar Ave

3122 Santa Anita Ave

2523-2529 1/2 Bryce Rd.

11102-11104 Lambert Ave

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

11608 Magnolia St

4 Apartment Units + 1 Commercial

11700 Garvey Ave

11308 Medina Ct
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12042 Ferris Rd

3517 Gilman Rd

3336 N Maxson St

The Mountain View Apartments

3147 Merced Ave

11844 Ferris Rd

3121-3125 Seaman Ave

2823 Mountain View Rd

4441-4449 Cogswell Rd

9431 Cortada St
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El Monte, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Monte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte Studio Apartments | $1,811 | $1,175 | $2,832 |
El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,237 | $1,600 | $5,150 |
| El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,273 | $2,095 | $4,395 |
| El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,954 | $2,600 | $3,454 |
| El Monte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $4,150 | $4,350 |
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Largest Available El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Monte, CA is found at Begonia Place Luxury Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood and is 1,390 square feet priced from $5,150. Villa Granada has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 875 square feet and currently listed start at $1,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Monte:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Begonia Place Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.5BA | 1,390 Sq Ft | $5,150 |
| Villa Granada | 1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio | 875 Sq Ft | $1,875 |
| Solare | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 815 sqft | 815 Sq Ft | $2,860 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 725 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Aston at Gateway | B | 687 Sq Ft | $2,725 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 650 Sq Ft | $1,803 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 600 Sq Ft | $1,561 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 600 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Parker CA | 1x1R | 600 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Cheapest Available El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in El Monte, CA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,561 at Flamingo Garden Senior in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable El Monte 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Rosemead Apartments starting at $1,695 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in El Monte is currently $2,237. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in El Monte:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,561 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,695 |
| 5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) | 5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) - Unit... | $1,750 |
| The Penthouse | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,799 |
| Penn Mar | 1 bed, 1 bath | $1,800 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | $1,803 |
| Parker CA | 1x1 | $1,850 |
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El Monte Overview
El Monte is mostly a residential area covering 10 plusásquare miles. The city is around 12 miles east of Los Angeles's central business district. With beautiful Southern California weather and its proximity to all the best SoCal beaches, El Monte is a great place to live, especially if you're single. It's also a good place to live for young families because there is so much to explore. Not only that, but rent is more reasonable in this area than in many other Los Angeles suburbs.
Why live in El Monte, CA?
El Monte is close to all the best things that Southern California has to offer. With warm weather and beautiful beaches nearby, plus tons of shopping, excellent restaurants, and reasonable rental prices, El Monte apartments have plenty to offer families and singles alike.
El Monte, CAPopulation: 115,586
Ranked #251
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom El Monte Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in El Monte with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in El Monte is at Flamingo Garden Senior listed at $1,561.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom El Monte Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Monte is $2,237.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom El Monte Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in El Monte is a 1,390 square feet unit starting from $5,150 at Begonia Place Luxury Apartments.
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