Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (268 Rentals)

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Aston at Gateway
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$2,193 - $3,742
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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12100 Ferris Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

12100 Ferris Rd

12100 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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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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3435 Gilman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3435 Gilman Rd

3435 Gilman RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3915 Penn Mar Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3915 Penn Mar Ave

3915 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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4655 Arden Way
Studio Apartments

4655 Arden Way

4655 Arden WayEl Monte, CA 91731
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12223 Magnolia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12223 Magnolia St

12223 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732

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2708 Penn Mar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2708 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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2820 Meeker Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2820 Meeker Ave

2820 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11930 Deana St
2 Bedroom Apartments

11930 Deana St

11930 Deana StEl Monte, CA 91732

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11215 Mulhall St
2 Bedroom Apartments

11215 Mulhall St

11215 Mulhall StEl Monte, CA 91731
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2826 Cogswell Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2826 Cogswell Rd

2826 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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11136 Mcgirk Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11136 Mcgirk Ave

11136 Mcgirk AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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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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11513 Medina Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

11513 Medina Ct

11513 Medina CtEl 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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11844 Ferris Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11844 Ferris Rd

11844 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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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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12101 Killian St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12101 Killian St

12101 Killian StEl Monte, CA 91732
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5321 Buffington Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5321 Buffington Rd

5321 Buffington RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3908 Cogswell Rd
Studio Apartments

3908 Cogswell Rd

3908 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3046 Sastre Ave
Studio Apartments

3046 Sastre Ave

3046 Sastre AveEl 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. Parker CA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,631. 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
Parker CAStudioRStudio,1BA$1,631
The Penthouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799
Villa Granada1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio1BR,1BA$1,875
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave1BR,1BA$1,900
Aston at GatewayAStudio,1BA$2,193
Fashion Lane2 bed 1.75 bath2BR,1BA$2,495
Begonia Place Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.44 price per square foot 5712 Noel Dr Model at 5712 Noel Dr, Unit 5718 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Downtown El Monte apartment is the 2 bed 1.75 bath Model at Fashion Lane starting at $2,495 with a $2.56 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.
5712 Noel Dr, Unit 57185712 Noel Dr4BR,4BA$2.44
Fashion Lane2 bed 1.75 bath2BR,1.75BA$2.56
Villa Granada1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio1BR,1BA$2.14
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave1BR,1BA$2.62
Begonia Place Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$4.78
Aston at GatewayB1BR,1BA$3.99
Regency-Baldwin Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
The Penthouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.60
Parker CAStudioRStudio ,1BA$3.62
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

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 $3,295.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown El Monte?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown El Monte is The Penthouse which is listed at $1,799, while the average apartment in Downtown El Monte costs $4,700.

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 3 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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