Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (269 Rentals)

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Aston at Gateway
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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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2820 Meeker Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2820 Meeker Ave

2820 Meeker AveEl 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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11930 Deana St
2 Bedroom Apartments

11930 Deana St

11930 Deana StEl 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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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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11844 Ferris Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11844 Ferris Rd

11844 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732

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11149 Dodson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11149 Dodson St

11149 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733
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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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3715 Pine Ave
Studio Apartments

3715 Pine Ave

3715 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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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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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 $1,561. 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$1,561
Parker CAStudioRStudio,1BA$1,605
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,783
Aston at GatewayAStudio,1BA$2,210
Riverstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,350
3627 Penn Mar Avenue3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave3BR,2BA$2,550
Begonia Place Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.35 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at 3627 Penn Mar Avenue in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Downtown El Monte apartment is the 12445 Magnolia St Model at 12445 Magnolia St, Unit C starting at $1,150 with a $1.15 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.
3627 Penn Mar Avenue3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave3BR,2BA$2.35
12445 Magnolia St, Unit C12445 Magnolia StStudio ,1BA$1.15
Riverstone ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.98
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.75
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Regency-Baldwin Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.28
Parker CAStudioRStudio ,1BA$3.57
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 $3,550.

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 $1,561, 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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