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

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Aston at Gateway
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Aston at Gateway

10568 Gateway PromenadeEl Monte, CA 91731
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3231 Utah Ave
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3231 Utah Ave

3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Penn Mar
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Penn Mar

2730 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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3915 Penn Mar Ave
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3915 Penn Mar Ave

3915 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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9935 Marshall St
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9935 Marshall St

9935 Marshall StEl Monte, CA 91731
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3928 Shirley Ave
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3928 Shirley Ave

3928 Shirley AveEl Monte, CA 91731

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Sitka Apartments
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Sitka Apartments

12132 Sitka StEl Monte, CA 91732
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3138 Mayfair Ave
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3138 Mayfair Ave

3138 Mayfair AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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2821 Dee Ave
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2821 Dee Ave

2821 Dee AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11913 Lansdale
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11913 Lansdale

11913 LansdaleEl Monte, CA 91732
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11035 Bryant Rd
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11035 Bryant Rd

11035 Bryant RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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11631 Magnolia St
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11631 Magnolia St

11631 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732
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2722 Maxson Rd
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2722 Maxson Rd

2722 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732

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2708 Penn Mar Ave
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2708 Penn Mar Ave

2708 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11608 Magnolia St
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11608 Magnolia St

11608 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732
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11700 Garvey Ave
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11700 Garvey Ave

11700 Garvey AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11308 Medina Ct
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11308 Medina Ct

11308 Medina CtEl Monte, CA 91731

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12042 Ferris Rd
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12042 Ferris Rd

12042 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3517 Gilman Rd
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3517 Gilman Rd

3517 Gilman RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3336 N Maxson St
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3336 N Maxson St

3336 N Maxson StEl Monte, CA 91732
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3147 Merced Ave
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3147 Merced Ave

3147 Merced AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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11844 Ferris Rd
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11844 Ferris Rd

11844 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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9431 Cortada St
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9431 Cortada St

9431 Cortada StEl Monte, CA 91733

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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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Begonia Place Luxury Apartments1BR/1.5BA1,390 Sq Ft$5,150
Villa Granada1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio875 Sq Ft$1,875
Solare1 Bed 1 Bath - 815 sqft815 Sq Ft$2,860
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave725 Sq Ft$1,900
Aston at GatewayB687 Sq Ft$2,725
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath650 Sq Ft$1,803
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$1,561
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath600 Sq Ft$1,695
Parker CA1x1R600 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,561
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,695
5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194)5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) - Unit...$1,750
The Penthouse1 Bed 1 Bath$1,799
Penn Mar1 bed, 1 bath$1,800
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath$1,803
Parker CA1x1$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, CA
Population: 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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