
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the El Monte City area of El Monte.

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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 | $1,970 | $1,175 | $2,800 |
| El Monte City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $1,595 | $5,775 |
| El Monte City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $2,000 | $5,020 |
| El Monte City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,865 | $2,550 | $3,100 |
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There are currently 12 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 $1,552. 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 | $1,552 |
| Park Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Parker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Monte City area is the $2.35 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 $2,550. The second greatest value El Monte City apartment is the 5018 Rosemead Blvd Model at 5018 Rosemead Blvd, Unit Apt D starting at $2,950 with a $2.95 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| 5018 Rosemead Blvd, Unit Apt D | 5018 Rosemead Blvd | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
| 2455 Adelia Ave | 2455 Adelia Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| 521 E Live Oak Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 3230 Cogswell Rd, Unit #C | 3230 Cogswell Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Atrium | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Glen Haven | 1 Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Monte City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Monte City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Monte City is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Monte City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Monte City Apartment is $1,552 at Flamingo Garden Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Monte City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Monte City is starting from $2,095 at Park Plaza.
What is the most affordable El Monte City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap El Monte City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3627 Penn Mar Avenue and starts from $2,550.
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