
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,175 (108 Rentals)
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Palm Villas Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

12223 Magnolia St

3435 Gilman Rd

11116 Klingerman St

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2826 Cogswell Rd
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11930 Deana St

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12226-12230 Fineview St

12100 Ferris Rd

3221-3227 Utah Ave

3846-3854 Maxson Rd

11149 Dodson St

3915 Penn Mar Ave
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11844 Ferris Rd

2820 Meeker Ave

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

Penn Mar

2727-2733 Maxson Rd

11426 Dodson St

11120 Elliott Ave

12025 Elliott Ave

2710 Musgrove Ave

11723 Magnolia St
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12216 Fineview St

11724--11730 Lansdale Ave

2621 Meeker Ave

11224 Klingerman St

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

11104 Klingerman St

11101-11105 Elliott Ave

12111-12115 Morehouse St

3933-3935 Durfee Ave

11036-11040 Elliott Ave
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3908 Cogswell Rd

3013 Maxson Rd

11845-11847 Ferris Rd

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

11406-11412 Dodson St

Maxson Apartments

2941 Maxson Road

11125-11131 1/2 Schmidt Rd

2226 Bunker Ave

11133 Klingerman St
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Five Points, El Monte, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Five Points?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Points Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $1,175 | $1,175 |
| Five Points 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,842 | $1,785 | $1,900 |
| Five Points 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,531 | $2,200 | $2,895 |
| Five Points 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,900 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Five Points Neighborhood of El Monte, CA.
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Cheapest Available Five Points Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Five Points 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 Five Points 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 |
| Penn Mar | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Five Points, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Points area is the $2.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at 3627 Penn Mar Avenue in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Five Points apartment is the 2748 Maxson Rd Model at 2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B starting at $1,785 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Five Points apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B | 2748 Maxson Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Penn Mar | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Five Points Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Five Points Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Five Points is starting from $1,560 at Penn Mar Ave 3850.
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