Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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100 4111 Tyler Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

100 4111 Tyler Avenue

4111 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
Senior Living
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Lambert Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lambert Apartments

11126 Lambert AveEl 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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3822 Baldwin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3822 Baldwin Ave

3822 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3727 Gibson Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3727 Gibson Rd

3727 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Flamingo Garden Senior
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flamingo Garden Senior

3711 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
Senior Living
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Welland Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Welland Garden Apartments

5610-5620 Welland AveTemple City, CA 91780
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9034 Hermosa Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

9034 Hermosa Dr

9034 Hermosa DrTemple City, CA 91780
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Edwards Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Edwards Apartments

2500 Edwards AveSouth El Monte, CA 91733
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Cheapest Available El Monte City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Monte City 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 El Monte City 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$1,495
ParkerStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Monte City area is the $2.92 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath - 1043 sqft Model at Solare in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value El Monte City apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 521 E Live Oak Ave starting at $2,500 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Monte City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solare2 Bed 2 Bath - 1043 sqft2BR,2BA$2.92
521 E Live Oak Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.00
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.74
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
11732 Killian St, Unit C11732 Killian St1BR,1BA$1.60
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.49
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Evergreen PineStudio-20Studio ,1BA$3.99
ParkerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Monte City Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Monte City?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Monte City is under $1,875.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Monte City?

The cheapest apartment in El Monte City is Flamingo Garden Senior which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in El Monte City costs $3,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Monte City?

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 15 regular apartments in El Monte City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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