
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $960 (102 Rentals)


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Aston at Gateway

Atrium

Regency-Baldwin Apartments

3627 Penn Mar Avenue

3231 Utah Ave

Baldwin Valley Apartments

11844 Ferris Rd

11149 Dodson St

11513 Medina Ct
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3511 Gibson Rd

The Mountain View Apartments

3915 Penn Mar Ave

3221-3227 Utah Ave

3352 Santa Anita Ave

2708 Penn Mar Ave

Emery Street Apartments

2727-2733 Maxson Rd

9711-9719 Garvey Ave

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd
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3639-3647 Arden Dr

9556 Cortada St

2648-2650 Potrero Ave

5321 Buffington Rd

3928 Shirley Ave

11101-11105 Elliott Ave

2725-2729 Potrero Ave

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

12101 Killian St

Penn Mar Apartments
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave

11319-11325 Medina Ct

4328 Cedar Ave

The Villas De El Monte Apartments

2722 Maxson Rd

11700 Garvey Ave

11433 Elliott Ave

4029-4031 Winston Dr

11550 Forest Grove St

Village Apartments
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11035 Bryant Rd

2319-2333 Durfee Ave

3336 N Maxson St

3142-3144 La Madera Ave

4441-4449 Cogswell Rd

4346-4348 Peck Rd

9935 Marshall St

11552 Forest Grove St

3640-3644 Cogswell Rd

2810 Musgrove Ave
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Downtown El Monte, El Monte, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown El Monte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown El Monte Studio Apartments | $2,008 | $1,175 | $2,366 |
Downtown El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,514 | $960 | $5,150 |
| Downtown El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $1,895 | $4,695 |
| Downtown El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Downtown El Monte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown El Monte Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown El Monte?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown El Monte is under $3,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown El Monte?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown El Monte is Flamingo Garden Senior which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Downtown El Monte costs $4,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown El Monte?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Downtown El Monte that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.