
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $2,500 (173 Rentals)


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Aston at Gateway

Atrium

4135-4143 Tyler Ave

3352 Santa Anita Ave

11233 Lower Azusa Rd

3918 Velma Ave

11116 Klingerman St

3435 Gilman Rd

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd
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Emery Street Apartments

11930 Deana St

Tyler Arms Apartments

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2826 Cogswell Rd

11136 Mcgirk Ave

3511 Gibson Rd

The Mountain View Apartments

11844 Ferris Rd

12122-12128 E McGirk St
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11215 Mulhall St

3915 Penn Mar Ave

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

12223 Magnolia St

Baldwin Valley Apartments

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

11224 Klingerman St

4111 & 4113 Shirley Ave

12101 Killian St
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12025 Elliott Ave

11723 Magnolia St

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

12216 Fineview St

2725-2729 Potrero Ave

1917 Strozier Ave

11120 Elliott Ave

11101-11105 Elliott Ave

9711-9719 Garvey Ave

3814-3820 Pine Ave
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5321 Buffington Rd

2710 Musgrove Ave

11036-11040 Elliott Ave

10327-10329 Bodger St

11406-11412 Dodson St

9556 Cortada St

11104 Klingerman St

2723 Nevada Ave

2648-2650 Potrero Ave

Solstice 70
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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 | $1,748 | $1,150 | $2,460 |
| Downtown El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,441 | $1,650 | $5,150 |
Downtown El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,955 | $2,500 | $4,695 |
| Downtown El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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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 Riverstone Apartments which is listed at $2,350, while the average apartment in Downtown El Monte costs $3,999.
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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