Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Auto District El Monte, CA from $700 (181 Rentals)

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Aston at Gateway
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$2,210 - $3,790
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Aston at Gateway

10568 Gateway PromenadeEl 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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3918 Velma Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3918 Velma Ave

3918 Velma AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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11149 Dodson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11149 Dodson St

11149 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733

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2820 Meeker Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2820 Meeker Ave

2820 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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3511 Gibson Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3511 Gibson Rd

3511 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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2627 Tyler Ave
Studio Apartments

2627 Tyler Ave

2627 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91733

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11426 Dodson St
Studio Apartments

11426 Dodson St

11426 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91732
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3928 Shirley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3928 Shirley Ave

3928 Shirley AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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2621 Meeker Ave
Studio Apartments

2621 Meeker Ave

2621 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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2723 Nevada Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2723 Nevada Ave

2723 Nevada AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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3814-3820 Pine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3814-3820 Pine Ave

3814-3820 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3046 Sastre Ave
Studio Apartments

3046 Sastre Ave

3046 Sastre AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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11120 Elliott Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11120 Elliott Ave

11120 Elliott AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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9711-9719 Garvey Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9711-9719 Garvey Ave

9711-9719 Garvey AveEl Monte, CA 91733

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2710 Musgrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2710 Musgrove Ave

2710 Musgrove AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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3715 Pine Ave
Studio Apartments

3715 Pine Ave

3715 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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11035 Bryant Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11035 Bryant Rd

11035 Bryant RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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10177 Bodger St
3 Bedroom Apartments

10177 Bodger St

10177 Bodger StEl Monte, CA 91733

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11111 Dodson St
Studio Apartments

11111 Dodson St

11111 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733
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Village Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

11309 Elliott AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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4225 Tyler Ave
Studio Apartments

4225 Tyler Ave

4225 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3704 Tyler Ave
Studio Apartments

3704 Tyler Ave

3704 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731

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Auto District, El Monte, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Auto District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Auto District area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Atrium priced from $1,650. Fashion Lane has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,783. Here are the most affordable Auto District apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,783
Aston at GatewayAStudio,1BA$2,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Auto District, CA

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Auto District area is the $2.54 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Atrium in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Auto District apartment is the 1 bed 1 bath Model at Fashion Lane starting at $1,783 with a $2.74 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Auto District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Regency-Baldwin Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.28

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Auto District, El Monte, CA

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