Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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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
Park Plaza South0 bed, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of November 15, 2025 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 2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at Parkview Terrace Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.58 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.
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Parkview Terrace Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave2BR,1BA$2.58
5655 Noel Dr, Unit 2x15655 Noel Dr2BR,1BA$3.07
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$3.86
ParkerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.89
Park Plaza South0 bed, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$4.56
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown El Monte

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

There are currently 652 Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $6,800. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown El Monte ranging from $1,500 to $3,600.

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 $1,500 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,559.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown El Monte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown El Monte range from $2,500 to $4,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,800.

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