
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Maxson Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (226 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Maxson area of El Monte.


Palm Villas Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

Magnolia Trailer Park

11116 Klingerman St

11912-11914 Liscomb St

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2826 Cogswell Rd

11513 Medina Ct

2820 Meeker Ave
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3352 Santa Anita Ave

3915 Penn Mar Ave

11930 Deana St

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd

3221-3227 Utah Ave

11149 Dodson St

12100 Ferris Rd

12223 Magnolia St

Tyler Arms Apartments
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4135-4143 Tyler Ave

11844 Ferris Rd

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

11723 Magnolia St

11724--11730 Lansdale Ave

11036-11040 Elliott Ave

2710 Musgrove Ave

11553 Forest Grove St

3814-3820 Pine Ave
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2723 Nevada Ave

3908 Cogswell Rd

11104 Klingerman St

11224 Klingerman St

11845-11847 Ferris Rd

11406-11412 Dodson St

11120 Elliott Ave

3013 Maxson Rd

2621 Meeker Ave

11426 Dodson St
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3715 Pine Ave

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12025 Elliott Ave

2627 Tyler Ave

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

2727-2733 Maxson Rd

12111-12115 Morehouse St

10327-10329 Bodger St

11101-11105 Elliott Ave

11616 Woodville Dr
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Maxson, El Monte, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Maxson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxson Studio Apartments | $2,135 | $1,175 | $2,537 |
| Maxson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $2,495 | $2,797 |
| Maxson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,362 | $3,175 | $3,500 |
| Maxson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 226 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Maxson Neighborhood of El Monte, CA.
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Cheapest Available Maxson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Maxson 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 $1,561. Here are the most affordable Maxson apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio,1BA | $2,217 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Maxson, CA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Maxson area is the $2.60 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Flamingo Garden Senior in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $1,561. The second greatest value Maxson apartment is the A Model at Aston at Gateway starting at $2,217 with a $4.30 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Maxson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Maxson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Maxson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Maxson Apartment is $1,561 at Flamingo Garden Senior.
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