
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $500 (12 Rentals)
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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 |
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El Monte City Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $1,175 | $2,897 |
El Monte City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $500 | $4,110 |
El Monte City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,890 | $1,900 | $6,025 |
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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. Park Plaza South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable El Monte City apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Park Plaza South | 0 bed, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Park Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,709 |
Parker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA
As of July 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Monte City area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at Parkview Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value El Monte City 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 El Monte City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkview Terrace Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
2455 Adelia Ave | 2455 Adelia Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
521 E Live Oak Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Santa Anita Apartments | K - 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Atrium | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Glen Haven | 1 Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
2415 Palm Cir, Unit A | 2415 Palm Cir | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
Parker | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
Getting Around the El Monte City Neighborhood in El Monte, CA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
58 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,711 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 $1,900 at Santa Anita Apartments.
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