
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain View Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $750 (187 Rentals)
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Atrium

3627 Penn Mar Avenue

Palm Villas Apartments

Baldwin Valley Apartments

3231 Utah Ave

3511 Gibson Rd

11513 Medina Ct

12122-12128 E McGirk St

3221-3227 Utah Ave
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3918 Velma Ave

3352 Santa Anita Ave

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd

12226-12230 Fineview St

3915 Penn Mar Ave

Magnolia Trailer Park

2708 Penn Mar Ave

11930 Deana St

3846-3854 Maxson Rd
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12223 Magnolia St

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The Mountain View Apartments

4224-4240B Cogswell Rd

11149 Dodson St

3435 Gilman Rd

11844 Ferris Rd

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

11912-11914 Liscomb St
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2820 Meeker Ave

12100 Ferris Rd

2826 Cogswell Rd

3456-3460 La Madera Ave

Penn Mar

11224 Klingerman St

11036-11040 Elliott Ave

3013 Maxson Rd

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

1917 Strozier Ave
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2723 Nevada Ave

12025 Elliott Ave

2835-2847 Mountain View Rd

3908 Cogswell Rd

2710 Musgrove Ave

12216 Fineview St

12111-12115 Morehouse St

11426 Dodson St

11724--11730 Lansdale Ave

2621 Meeker 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 | $2,244 | $1,175 | $2,832 |
| Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,541 | $1,785 | $2,961 |
| Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,201 | $2,125 | $3,742 |
| Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,795 | $2,795 |
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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. Penn Mar Ave 3850 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,560. 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 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,560 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,561 |
| Penn Mar | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,803 |
| The Islander | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Ramona | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| pin372 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, CA
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $2.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Atrium in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Riverstone Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $2.83 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 | $2.36 |
| Riverstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| APT EDWARDS | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| 3627 Penn Mar Avenue | 1 Bed 1 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 2748 Maxson Rd, Unit 2748B | 2748 Maxson Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Regency-Baldwin Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Penn Mar Ave 3850 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Ramona | 1 bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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 $1,561 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 $1,560 at Penn Mar Ave 3850.
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