Cheap Homes for Rent in El Monte City Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,552
Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA

As of December 19, 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 Parkview Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,550. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Terrace Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave3BR,2BA$2.35
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
12445 Magnolia St, Unit C12445 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$1.28
521 E Live Oak Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.00
3230 Cogswell Rd, Unit #C3230 Cogswell Rd2BR,1BA$2.81
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.89
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59

Frequently Asked Questions about El Monte City

What type of rentals are currently available in El Monte City?

There are currently 795 Apartments for Rent in El Monte City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $5,775. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Monte City ranging from $1,800 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Monte City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Monte City ranges from $1,800 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,122.

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