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

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3231 Utah Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

3231 Utah AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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12223 Magnolia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12223 Magnolia St

12223 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732
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3435 Gilman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3435 Gilman Rd

3435 Gilman RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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2708 Penn Mar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2708 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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2826 Cogswell Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2826 Cogswell Rd

2826 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732

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11930 Deana St
2 Bedroom Apartments

11930 Deana St

11930 Deana StEl Monte, CA 91732
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12100 Ferris Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

12100 Ferris Rd

12100 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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11149 Dodson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11149 Dodson St

11149 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91733
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3915 Penn Mar Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3915 Penn Mar Ave

3915 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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11844 Ferris Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11844 Ferris Rd

11844 Ferris RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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2820 Meeker Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2820 Meeker Ave

2820 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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3456-3460 La Madera Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

3456-3460 La Madera AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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Penn Mar
1 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Mar

2730 Penn Mar AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11426 Dodson St
Studio Apartments

11426 Dodson St

11426 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91732
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11120 Elliott Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

11120 Elliott Ave

11120 Elliott AveEl Monte, CA 91733
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12025 Elliott Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

12025 Elliott Ave

12025 Elliott AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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2710 Musgrove Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2710 Musgrove Ave

2710 Musgrove AveEl Monte, CA 91732
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11723 Magnolia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

11723 Magnolia St

11723 Magnolia StEl Monte, CA 91732

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12216 Fineview St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12216 Fineview St

12216 Fineview StEl Monte, CA 91733
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2621 Meeker Ave
Studio Apartments

2621 Meeker Ave

2621 Meeker AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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3908 Cogswell Rd
Studio Apartments

3908 Cogswell Rd

3908 Cogswell RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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3013 Maxson Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

3013 Maxson Rd

3013 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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Maxson Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Maxson Apartments

3901-3905 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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2941 Maxson Road
Studio Apartments

2941 Maxson Road

2941 Maxson RoadEl Monte, CA 91732
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2226 Bunker Ave
Studio Apartments

2226 Bunker Ave

2226 Bunker AveEl Monte, CA 91732

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Penn Mar Ave 38502BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,560
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,561
Penn Mar1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,800
3627 Penn Mar Avenue1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3627 Penn Mar Avenue2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave2BR,1BA$2.71
2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B2748 Maxson Rd1BR,1BA$2.75
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Penn Mar Ave 38502BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.83
Penn Mar1 bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.68
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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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