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Palm Villas Apartments
3734 Peck RdEl Monte, CA 91731
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $750 (36 Rentals)
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Parker CA
4640 Arden WayEl Monte, CA 91731
11953-11963 Lower Azusa Rd
El MonteCA91732
2828 Consol Ave, Unit 14A
2828 Consol Ave
El MonteCA91733
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3627 Penn Mar Avenue
3627 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Atrium
3733 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
2650 Tyler Ave
El MonteCA91733
3130 Mountain View Rd
El MonteCA91732
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Singing Wood Senior Housing
10124 Valley BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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100 4111 Tyler Avenue
4111 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Baldwin Valley Apartments
10012 Valley BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Lambert Apartments
11126 Lambert AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3231 Utah Ave
3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3822 Baldwin Ave
3822 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2706 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3727 Gibson Rd
3727 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave
3456-3460 La Madera AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Penn Mar Ave 3850
3850 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Flamingo Garden Senior
3711 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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The Penthouse
4122 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Penn Mar
2730 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Fashion Lane
3815 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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pin372
3720 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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The Islander
2828 Consol AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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Ramona
10920 Ramona BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Santa Anita Apartments
2676 Santa Anita AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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2832 Cogswell Rd
2832 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Riverstone Apartments
3939 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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2126-2131 Mountain View Road
2126-2130 Mountain View RdEl Monte, CA 91733
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2805 Meeker Ave.
2805 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Villa Granada
5425 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780
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The Sussex House
4815 Persimmon AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Baldwin Arms Apartments
5324 Baldwin AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Temple City Blvd - 5708
5708 Temple City BlvdTemple City, CA 91780
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APT EDWARDS
2500 Edwards AveSouth El Monte, CA 91733
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Temple Gardens Apartments
5626-5630 Sultana AveTemple City, CA 91780
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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 | $2,041 | $1,175 | $2,832 |
| Downtown El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,417 | $1,750 | $5,150 |
| Downtown El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,474 | $2,050 | $4,395 |
| Downtown El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,097 | $2,795 | $3,400 |
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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. Penn Mar Ave 3850 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,560. Here are the most affordable Downtown El Monte apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Parker CA | StudioR | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
| The Penthouse | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Penn Mar | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,803 |
| pin372 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Islander | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.45 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at 2820Meek in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Downtown El Monte apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Riverstone Apartments starting at $2,800 with a $3.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2820Meek | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Riverstone Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Atrium | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Villa Granada | 1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| APT EDWARDS | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Regency-Baldwin Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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 $1,850.
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 $2,957.
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 11 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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