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El Monte, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Monte Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Monte, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,175. Flamingo Garden Senior in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Monte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,550
Emerald ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Monte area is the $1.64 price per square foot 11732 Killian St Model at 11732 Killian St, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value El Monte 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11732 Killian St, Unit A11732 Killian St2BR,1BA$1.64
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
12445 Magnolia St, Unit C12445 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$1.28
Walnut2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.86
3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave1BR,1BA$2.92
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Rosemead Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.83
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Monte

What type of rentals are currently available in El Monte?

There are currently 1001 Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $7,600. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Monte ranging from $865 to $8,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Monte ranges from $865 to $8,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,704.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Monte?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Monte range from $2,600 to $7,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,715 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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