
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain View Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (187 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Mountain View area of El Monte.


Atrium

Flamingo Garden Senior

Palm Villas Apartments

Baldwin Valley Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

11513 Medina Ct

3511 Gibson Rd

12122-12128 E McGirk St

3221-3227 Utah Ave
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3352 Santa Anita Ave

The Gibson Apartments

3918 Velma Ave

11930 Deana St

3846-3854 Maxson Rd

11116 Klingerman St

12223 Magnolia St

Tyler Arms Apartments

12226-12230 Fineview St

3915 Penn Mar Ave
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Magnolia Trailer Park

2708 Penn Mar Ave

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

11912-11914 Liscomb St

2820 Meeker Ave

12100 Ferris Rd

2826 Cogswell Rd

The Mountain View Apartments

4224-4240B Cogswell Rd
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11149 Dodson St

3435 Gilman Rd

11844 Ferris Rd

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

3908 Cogswell Rd

2710 Musgrove Ave

12216 Fineview St

12111-12115 Morehouse St

11724--11730 Lansdale Ave
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2621 Meeker Ave

11723 Magnolia St

11426 Dodson St

11036-11040 Elliott Ave

Penn Mar Apartments

11224 Klingerman St

3013 Maxson Rd

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

1917 Strozier Ave

2723 Nevada Ave
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Mountain View, El Monte, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Studio Apartments | $2,093 | $1,175 | $2,421 |
| Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,898 | $1,578 | $2,619 |
| Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $2,050 | $3,400 |
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There are currently 187 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Mountain View Neighborhood of El Monte, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain View 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 $1,578. Here are the most affordable Mountain View 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 | $1,578 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,880 |
| Atrium | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio,1BA | $2,101 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Atrium in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 1 bed 1 bath Model at Fashion Lane starting at $1,880 with a $2.89 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Regency-Baldwin Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Aston at Gateway | A | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
| Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.61 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain View Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mountain View?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mountain View is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mountain View Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mountain View is starting from $2,050 at Atrium.
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