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Palm Villas Apartments
3734 Peck RdEl Monte, CA 91731
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $750 (56 Rentals)
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Parker CA
4640 Arden WayEl Monte, CA 91731
11953-11963 Lower Azusa Rd
El MonteCA91732
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$1,785
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2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B
2748 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3627 Penn Mar Avenue
3627 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Atrium
3733 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
2650 Tyler Ave
El MonteCA91733
3130 Mountain View Rd
El MonteCA91732
3815 Baldwin Ave, Unit 69
3815 Baldwin Ave
El MonteCA91731
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Aston at Gateway
10568 Gateway PromenadeEl Monte, CA 91731
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Singing Wood Senior Housing
10124 Valley BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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100 4111 Tyler Avenue
4111 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Baldwin Valley Apartments
10012 Valley BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Lambert Apartments
11126 Lambert AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3231 Utah Ave
3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3822 Baldwin Ave
3822 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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3727 Gibson Rd
3727 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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Cedar Crest Apartments
2706 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave
3456-3460 La Madera AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Penn Mar Ave 3850
3850 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Flamingo Garden Senior
3711 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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The Penthouse
4122 Tyler AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Penn Mar
2730 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Fashion Lane
3815 Baldwin AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Ramona
10920 Ramona BlvdEl Monte, CA 91731
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The Islander
2828 Consol AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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3720 Pine AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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Santa Anita Apartments
2676 Santa Anita AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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2832 Cogswell Rd
2832 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Riverstone Apartments
3939 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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2126-2131 Mountain View Road
2126-2130 Mountain View RdEl Monte, CA 91733
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2805 Meeker Ave.
2805 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Park Plaza
5565-5607 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Rosemead Apartments
5107 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Evergreen Pine
8919 Longden AveTemple City, CA 91780
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8919 Longden Ave
8919 Longden AveTemple City, CA 91780
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8919 Longden Ave, Unit 12
8919 Longden AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Solare
4064 E Live Oak AveArcadia, CA 91006
8919 Longden Ave
Temple CityCA91780
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Welland Garden Apartments
5610-5620 Welland AveTemple City, CA 91780
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9034 Hermosa Dr
9034 Hermosa DrTemple City, CA 91780
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5726 Noel Dr
5726 Noel DrTemple City, CA 91780
5934 Cloverly Ave
Temple CityCA91780
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Rosemead Apartments
5117-5121 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Live Oak Plaza
425 E Live Oak AveArcadia, CA 91006
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5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194)
5920 Golden West AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Glen Haven
5123-5203 Rosemead BlvdSan Gabriel, CA 91776
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Villa Granada
5425 Santa Anita AveTemple City, CA 91780
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The Sussex House
4815 Persimmon AveTemple City, CA 91780
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Baldwin Arms Apartments
5324 Baldwin AveTemple City, CA 91780
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El Monte City, El Monte, CA Local Guide
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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 | $1,956 | $1,175 | $2,832 |
| El Monte City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,600 | $5,150 |
| El Monte City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $2,095 | $4,395 |
| El Monte City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| El Monte City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,350 | $4,350 | $4,350 |
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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. Penn Mar Ave 3850 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,560. 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 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Parker CA | StudioR | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
| 5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) | 5920 GOLDENWEST AVE. (194) - Unit... | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Penthouse | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Penn Mar | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,803 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Monte City area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Atrium in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value El Monte City apartment is the 2 bed, 1 bath Model at Leorita starting at $2,200 with a $2.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Leorita | 2 bed, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Villa Granada | 1 Bathroom + 1 Bath with Patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Riverstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B | 2748 Maxson Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Rosemead Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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 $1,803.
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 $2,790.
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 10 regular apartments in El Monte City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in El Monte City?
Cheap apartments in El Monte City have an average cost of $678 which is $2,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Monte City.
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