
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (48 Rentals)
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Atrium

Parker CA

3627 Penn Mar Avenue

3045 Potrero Ave, Unit Apt C

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Aston at Gateway

3815 Baldwin Ave, Unit 69

Singing Wood Senior Housing

100 4111 Tyler Avenue
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3231 Utah Ave

3822 Baldwin Ave

3727 Gibson Rd

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3456-3460 La Madera Ave

Flamingo Garden Senior

The Penthouse
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2832 Cogswell Rd

Riverstone Apartments

3930 Rosemead Blvd

Rosemead Apartments

8919 Longden Ave

5 Noel Dr

8919 Longden Ave, Unit 12
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Evergreen Pine

8919 Longden Ave

2214 Continental Ave

2216 Continental Ave

Welland Garden Apartments

9034 Hermosa Dr

Edwards Apartments

5726 Noel Dr

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Live Oak Plaza

5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194)

Glen Haven

Park Plaza

Villa Granada

The Sussex House

Baldwin Arms Apartments

521-523 E. Live Oak Avenue

Leorita
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4902 Baldwin Ave

Temple Gardens Apartments
El Monte City, El Monte, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Monte City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte City Studio Apartments | $1,991 | $1,175 | $2,644 |
| El Monte City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $1,695 | $5,150 |
| El Monte City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,527 | $2,200 | $4,395 |
| El Monte City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,600 | $2,900 |
| El Monte City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,525 | $4,350 | $4,700 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA.
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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 $1,561. Here are the most affordable El Monte City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Parker CA | StudioR | Studio,1BA | $1,627 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| The Penthouse | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Park Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio,1BA | $2,218 |
| Evergreen Pine | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Fashion Lane | 2 bed 1.75 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA
As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Monte City area is the $2.44 price per square foot 5712 Noel Dr Model at 5712 Noel Dr, Unit 5718 in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value El Monte City apartment is the 2 bed 1.75 bath Model at Fashion Lane starting at $2,495 with a $2.56 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5712 Noel Dr, Unit 5718 | 5712 Noel Dr | 4BR,4BA | $2.44 |
| Fashion Lane | 2 bed 1.75 bath | 2BR,1.75BA | $2.56 |
| Solare | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 815 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Atrium | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Regency-Baldwin Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| The Penthouse | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| Parker CA | StudioR | Studio ,1BA | $3.62 |
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 $2,495.
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 $1,561, while the average apartment in El Monte City costs $4,525.
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 8 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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