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4640 Arden WayEl Monte, CA 91731
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Aston at Gateway
10568 Gateway PromenadeEl Monte, CA 91731
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Atrium
3733 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Regency-Baldwin Apartments
3814 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3627 Penn Mar Avenue
3627 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Palm Villas Apartments
3734 Peck RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Baldwin Valley Apartments
10012 Valley BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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3231 Utah Ave
3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3435 Gilman Rd
3435 Gilman RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3541-3547 Cogswell Rd
3541-3547 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Emery Street Apartments
11021-11023 Emery StEl Monte, CA 91731
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Tyler Arms Apartments
2641-2645 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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3221-3227 Utah Ave
3221-3227 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3915 Penn Mar Ave
3915 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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3534-3540 Cogswell Rd
3534-3540 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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4655 Arden Way
4655 Arden WayEl Monte, CA 91731
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12223 Magnolia St
12223 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732
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2708 Penn Mar Ave
2708 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11514 Cherrylee Dr
11514 Cherrylee DrEl Monte, CA 91732
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2820 Meeker Ave
2820 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11930 Deana St
11930 Deana StEl Monte, CA 91732
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The Gibson Apartments
3607 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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3352 Santa Anita Ave
3352 Santa Anita AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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11912-11914 Liscomb St
11912-11914 Liscomb StEl Monte, CA 91732
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11233 Lower Azusa Rd
11233 Lower Azusa RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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12100 Ferris Rd
12100 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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12226-12230 Fineview St
12226-12230 Fineview StEl Monte, CA 91733
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3918 Velma Ave
3918 Velma AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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11116 Klingerman St
11116 Klingerman StEl Monte, CA 91733
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Magnolia Trailer Park
11949-11951 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732
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3157-3163 Adelia Ave
3157-3163 Adelia AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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11215 Mulhall St
11215 Mulhall StEl Monte, CA 91731
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4135-4143 Tyler Ave
4135-4143 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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2826 Cogswell Rd
2826 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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11136 Mcgirk Ave
11136 Mcgirk AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3511 Gibson Rd
3511 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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11513 Medina Ct
11513 Medina CtEl Monte, CA 91731
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The Mountain View Apartments
2126-2130 Mountain View RdEl Monte, CA 91733
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3846-3854 Maxson Rd
3846-3854 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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11844 Ferris Rd
11844 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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12122-12128 E McGirk St
12122-12128 E McGirk StEl Monte, CA 91732
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4224-4240B Cogswell Rd
4224-4240B Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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11149 Dodson St
11149 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave
3456-3460 La Madera AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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12101 Killian St
12101 Killian StEl Monte, CA 91732
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3715 Pine Ave
3715 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Penn Mar Apartments
2730 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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4111 & 4113 Shirley Ave
4111 & 4113 Shirley AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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5321 Buffington Rd
5321 Buffington RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3908 Cogswell Rd
3908 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Downtown El Monte, El Monte, CA Local Guide
Taken at Legg Lake in South El Monte, California by John Liu is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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 | $1,975 | $1,175 | $2,341 |
| Downtown El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,515 | $960 | $5,150 |
| Downtown El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $1,895 | $4,695 |
| Downtown El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
| Downtown El Monte 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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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 $1,495. 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 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Parker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,776 |
| Villa Granada | 1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio,1BA | $2,151 |
| Begonia Place Luxury Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA
As of March 02, 2026 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 1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio Model at Villa Granada starting at $1,875 with a $2.14 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2455 Adelia Ave | 2455 Adelia Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Villa Granada | 1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Begonia Place Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.60 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 11732 Killian St, Unit C | 11732 Killian St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio ,1BA | $4.14 |
| Parker | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio ,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 $3,550.
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 $1,495, while the average apartment in Downtown El Monte costs $4,300.
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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