Cheap Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA from $700 (59 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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100 4111 Tyler Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 4111 Tyler Avenue

4111 Tyler 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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Lambert Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lambert Apartments

11126 Lambert 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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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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Fashion Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fashion Lane

3815 Baldwin 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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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
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Edwards Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edwards Apartments

2500 Edwards AveSouth El Monte, CA 91733
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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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Park Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Plaza

5565-5607 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Glen Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Haven

5123-5203 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Windsor Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Apartments

1930 S Del Mar AveSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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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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Baldwin Arms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baldwin Arms Apartments

5324 Baldwin AveTemple City, CA 91780
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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 $1,495. 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$1,495
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,561
Parker CAStudioRStudio,1BA$1,627
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695
The Penthouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799
Park Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,825
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave1BR,1BA$1,900
8130 Constance St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Aston at GatewayAStudio,1BA$2,218

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Monte area is the $2.44 price per square foot 5712 Noel Dr Model at 5712 Noel Dr, Unit 5718 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value El Monte apartment is the 2 bed 1.75 bath Model at Fashion Lane starting at $2,495 with a $2.56 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.
5712 Noel Dr, Unit 57185712 Noel Dr4BR,4BA$2.44
Fashion Lane2 bed 1.75 bath2BR,1.75BA$2.56
Muscatel Bungalow Homes2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.64
Solare1 Bed 1 Bath - 815 sqft1BR,1BA$3.51
8130 Constance St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.49
Coral Reef Apartments2 bd 1 ba2BR,1BA$3.03
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave1BR,1BA$2.62
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Regency-Baldwin Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60

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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 $2,200 at Emerald Apartments.

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