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

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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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10425 E Bodger St
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10425 E Bodger St

10425 E Bodger StEl Monte, CA 91733
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Sitka Apartments
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Sitka Apartments

12132 Sitka StEl Monte, CA 91732
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11433 Elliott Ave
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11433 Elliott Ave

11433 Elliott AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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3511 Gibson Rd
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3511 Gibson Rd

3511 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731

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4346-4348 Peck Rd
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4346-4348 Peck Rd

4346-4348 Peck RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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11035 Mcgirk Ave
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11035 Mcgirk Ave

11035 Mcgirk AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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11149 Dodson St
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11149 Dodson St

11149 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733
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12101 Killian St
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12101 Killian St

12101 Killian StEl Monte, CA 91732
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11513 Medina Ct
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11513 Medina Ct

11513 Medina CtEl Monte, CA 91731

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3138 Mayfair Ave
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3138 Mayfair Ave

3138 Mayfair AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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2722 Maxson Rd
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2722 Maxson Rd

2722 Maxson RdEl 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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11404 Elliott Ave
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11404 Elliott Ave

11404 Elliott AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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2810 Musgrove Ave
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2810 Musgrove Ave

2810 Musgrove AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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12056 Magnolia St
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12056 Magnolia St

12056 Magnolia StEl 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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12329 Magnolia St
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12329 Magnolia St

12329 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732

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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 in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood and is 1,390 square feet priced from $4,850. Aston at Gateway has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 677 square feet and currently listed start at $2,621. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in El Monte:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Begonia Place1BR/1.5BA1,390 Sq Ft$4,850
Aston at GatewayB677 Sq Ft$2,621
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath650 Sq Ft$1,763
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath625 Sq Ft$1,829
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath600 Sq Ft$1,561
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath600 Sq Ft$1,695
Parker CA1x1R600 Sq Ft$1,742
Park Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath486 Sq Ft$1,825
Park Plaza South1 bed, 1 bath486 Sq FtCall for Rates

Cheapest Available El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 11, 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 $2,379. 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
Parker CA1x1$1,742
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath$1,763
Park Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,825
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath$1,829
Aston at GatewayB$2,621
Begonia Place1BR/1.0BA$3,895

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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 $2,379.

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 $4,850 at Begonia Place.

What is the average size for El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in El Monte is currently 509 sq ft.

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