Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,800 (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 $1,552. 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$1,552
ParkerStudioStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.95 price per square foot 5018 Rosemead Blvd Model at 5018 Rosemead Blvd, Unit Apt D in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown El Monte apartment is the 2455 Adelia Ave Model at 2455 Adelia Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 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.
5018 Rosemead Blvd, Unit Apt D5018 Rosemead Blvd3BR,1.5BA$2.95
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Villa Granada1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
3230 Cogswell Rd, Unit #C3230 Cogswell Rd2BR,1BA$2.50
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.73
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.42
ParkerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.78
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 651 Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $5,775. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown El Monte ranging from $1,800 to $4,800.

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 $1,800 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,241.

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