
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,561 (100 Rentals)


Aston at Gateway

Flamingo Garden Senior

3231 Utah Ave

Baldwin Valley Apartments

11844 Ferris Rd

11149 Dodson St

11513 Medina Ct

3511 Gibson Rd
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The Mountain View Apartments

3221-3227 Utah Ave

3352 Santa Anita Ave

3915 Penn Mar Ave

2708 Penn Mar Ave

Emery Street Apartments

9711-9719 Garvey Ave

2727-2733 Maxson Rd

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

3639-3647 Arden Dr
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9556 Cortada St

2648-2650 Potrero Ave

5321 Buffington Rd

Penn Mar Apartments

12101 Killian St

2725-2729 Potrero Ave

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

3928 Shirley Ave

11101-11105 Elliott Ave

3456-3460 La Madera Ave
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4328 Cedar Ave

11319-11325 Medina Ct

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

11035 Bryant Rd
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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

Singing Wood Senior Housing
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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 | $1,488 | $1,175 | $1,605 |
Downtown El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,561 | $5,150 |
| Downtown El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,748 | $2,099 | $4,395 |
| Downtown El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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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 $3,325.
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 $1,561, while the average apartment in Downtown El Monte costs $3,998.
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 8 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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