Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA from $1,175 (71 Rentals)

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property at 2650 Tyler Ave
$2,350

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Base Rent$2,350
Total Monthly Price$2,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

2650 Tyler Ave

El MonteCA91733
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Aston at Gateway
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$2,498 - $3,742

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aston at Gateway

10568 Gateway PromenadeEl Monte, CA 91731
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100 4111 Tyler Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 4111 Tyler Avenue

4111 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Lambert Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lambert Apartments

11126 Lambert AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3231 Utah Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3822 Baldwin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3822 Baldwin Ave

3822 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3727 Gibson Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3727 Gibson Rd

3727 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

3456-3460 La Madera AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Penn Mar Ave 3850
2 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Mar Ave 3850

3850 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Flamingo Garden Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flamingo Garden Senior

3711 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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The Penthouse
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Penthouse

4122 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Penn Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Mar

2730 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Fashion Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fashion Lane

3815 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Ramona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ramona

10920 Ramona BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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The Islander
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Islander

2828 Consol AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3720 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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2832 Cogswell Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2832 Cogswell Rd

2832 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Santa Anita Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Anita Apartments

2676 Santa Anita AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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2805 Meeker Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

2805 Meeker Ave.

2805 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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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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9034 Hermosa Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

9034 Hermosa Dr

9034 Hermosa DrTemple City, CA 91780
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706 S Gladys Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

706 S Gladys Ave

706 S Gladys AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
property at 4479 Delta Ave
$1,400
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4479 Delta Ave

RosemeadCA91770
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5726 Noel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5726 Noel Dr

5726 Noel DrTemple City, CA 91780
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Rosemead Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rosemead Apartments

5117-5121 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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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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El Monte, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Available El Monte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Monte, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,175. Emerald Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Monte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Emerald ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Penn Mar Ave 38502BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,560
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,561
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Parker CAStudioRStudio,1BA$1,740
5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194)5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) - Unit...1BR,1BA$1,750
The Penthouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Monte area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Atrium in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value El Monte apartment is the UNIT 3: Type B - 2B/1B Model at Hellman Apartments starting at $2,295 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Monte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Atrium2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
Hellman ApartmentsUNIT 3: Type B - 2B/1B2BR,1BA$2.55
Leorita2 bed, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.49
Villa Granada1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio1BR,1BA$2.14
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave1BR,1BA$2.62
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77
2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B2748 Maxson Rd1BR,1BA$2.75
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Penn Mar Ave 38502BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.83

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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 Cheap El Monte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Monte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Monte is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Monte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Monte Apartment is $1,561 at Flamingo Garden Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Monte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Monte is starting from $1,560 at Penn Mar Ave 3850.

What is the most affordable El Monte Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Monte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rosemead Apartments and starts from $2,600.

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