Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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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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Lambert Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lambert Apartments

11126 Lambert 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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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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3711 Cogswell Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

3711 Cogswell Rd

3711 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Edwards Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edwards Apartments

2500 Edwards AveSouth El Monte, CA 91733
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Cheapest Available Downtown El Monte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown El Monte area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments priced from $1,175. Flamingo Garden Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here are the most affordable Downtown El Monte apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,608
ParkerStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Park Plaza South1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of October 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2455 Adelia Ave Model at 2455 Adelia Ave in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown El Monte apartment is the 4107 Shirley Ave Model at 4107 Shirley Ave, Unit C starting at $3,200 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown El Monte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
4107 Shirley Ave, Unit C4107 Shirley Ave2BR,1BA$3.37
Atrium2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
Begonia Place1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$5.96
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.70
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.26
Park Plaza South1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.81
ParkerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.89
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

Getting Around the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood in El Monte, CA

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

70 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown El Monte Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown El Monte?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown El Monte is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown El Monte Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown El Monte Apartment is $1,608 at Flamingo Garden Senior.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown El Monte Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown El Monte is starting from $2,095 at Park Plaza South.

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