Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain View Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (188 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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3511 Gibson Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3511 Gibson Rd

3511 Gibson RdEl Monte, CA 91731
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11513 Medina Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

11513 Medina Ct

11513 Medina CtEl Monte, CA 91731

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3918 Velma Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3918 Velma Ave

3918 Velma AveEl Monte, CA 91731
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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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2708 Penn Mar Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2708 Penn Mar Ave

2708 Penn Mar AveEl 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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12223 Magnolia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12223 Magnolia St

12223 Magnolia StEl 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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3435 Gilman Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3435 Gilman Rd

3435 Gilman RdEl 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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12100 Ferris Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

12100 Ferris Rd

12100 Ferris RdEl 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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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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3908 Cogswell Rd
Studio Apartments

3908 Cogswell Rd

3908 Cogswell RdEl 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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12216 Fineview St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12216 Fineview St

12216 Fineview StEl Monte, CA 91733

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11426 Dodson St
Studio Apartments

11426 Dodson St

11426 Dodson StEl Monte, CA 91732
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2621 Meeker Ave
Studio Apartments

2621 Meeker Ave

2621 Meeker 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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3013 Maxson Rd
3 Bedroom Apartments

3013 Maxson Rd

3013 Maxson RdEl Monte, CA 91732
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1917 Strozier Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1917 Strozier Ave

1917 Strozier AveEl Monte, CA 91733

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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 $1,533. Here are the most affordable Mountain View apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,533
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,810
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
Parkview Terrace Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave2BR,1BA$2,100
Aston at GatewayAStudio,1BA$2,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA

As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at Parkview Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 3230 Cogswell Rd Model at 3230 Cogswell Rd, Unit #C starting at $2,250 with a $2.81 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Terrace Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave2BR,1BA$2.58
3230 Cogswell Rd, Unit #C3230 Cogswell Rd2BR,1BA$2.81
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.56
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.35
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

Getting Around the Mountain View Neighborhood in El Monte, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain View Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mountain View Apartment is $1,533 at Flamingo Garden Senior.

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 $2,100 at Parkview Terrace Apartments.

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