
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Five Points Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $1,100 (203 Rentals)
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Palm Villas Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd

11912-11914 Liscomb St

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2826 Cogswell Rd

12223 Magnolia St

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

12100 Ferris Rd
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3221-3227 Utah Ave

Magnolia Trailer Park

11930 Deana St

The Mountain View Apartments

12226-12230 Fineview St

3435 Gilman Rd

11116 Klingerman St

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

3013 Maxson Rd

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

11406-11412 Dodson St

3908 Cogswell Rd

11845-11847 Ferris Rd

2727-2733 Maxson Rd

11120 Elliott Ave
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2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

11104 Klingerman St

11101-11105 Elliott Ave

3933-3935 Durfee Ave

12111-12115 Morehouse St

11723 Magnolia St

12216 Fineview St

11724--11730 Lansdale Ave

2621 Meeker Ave

11224 Klingerman St
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2710 Musgrove Ave

12025 Elliott Ave

Penn Mar Apartments

11426 Dodson St

11036-11040 Elliott Ave

Solstice 70

Village Apartments

11040-11042 Dodson St

12054 Ferris Rd

3910 Maxson Rd
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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 | $1,728 | $1,900 |
| Five Points 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 203 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| 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 June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Five Points area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at 3627 Penn Mar Avenue in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Five Points apartment is the Studio Model at Palm Villas Apartments starting at $1,175 with a $4.61 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 | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.61 |
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