Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,450 (2 Rentals)

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property at 5519 Pal Mal Ave

$1,875

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5519 Pal Mal Ave

Temple CityCA91780

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.67 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 $2,900. The second greatest value Downtown El Monte apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Atrium starting at $2,125 with a $2.36 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$2.67
Atrium2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.36
Villa Granada1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio1BR,1BA$2.14
APT EDWARDS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.89
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.77
2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B2748 Maxson Rd1BR,1BA$2.75
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Regency-Baldwin Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Penn Mar Ave 38502BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.83
The Penthouse1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown El Monte

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown El Monte?

There are currently 650 Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $5,150. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown El Monte ranging from $1,450 to $3,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown El Monte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown El Monte ranges from $1,450 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,928.

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