Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monterey Hills Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $1,000 (110 Rentals)

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200-202 Avenue 58
2 Bedroom Apartments

200-202 Avenue 58

200-202 Avenue 58Los Angeles, CA 90042
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4929 Lynnfield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4929 Lynnfield St

4929 Lynnfield StLos Angeles, CA 90032
  • Utilities Included
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266 Thorne St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

266 Thorne St

266 Thorne StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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5745 Arroyo Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

5745 Arroyo Dr

5745 Arroyo DrLos Angeles, CA 90042

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5122 Huntington Dr S
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

5122 Huntington Dr S

5122 Huntington Dr SLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4780 Templeton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4780 Templeton St

4780 Templeton StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5388 Poplar Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5388 Poplar Blvd

5388 Poplar BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3549-3559 Pueblo Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3549-3559 Pueblo Ave

3549-3559 Pueblo AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Monterey
2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey

5801-5809 Monterey RdLos Angeles, CA 90042
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6512 Monterey Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6512 Monterey Rd

6512 Monterey RdLos Angeles, CA 90042
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6145 Toltec Way
Studio Apartments

6145 Toltec Way

6145 Toltec WayLos Angeles, CA 90042

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5926-5930 Benner St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5926-5930 Benner St

5926-5930 Benner StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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354-358 Shults St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

354-358 Shults St

354-358 Shults StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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229 S Avenue 60
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

229 S Avenue 60

229 S Avenue 60Los Angeles, CA 90042
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5959 Echo St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5959 Echo St

5959 Echo StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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230 S Avenue 60
Studio Apartments

230 S Avenue 60

230 S Avenue 60Los Angeles, CA 90042
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2918 N Eastern Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2918 N Eastern Ave

2918 N Eastern AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5122 Oakland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5122 Oakland Ave

5122 Oakland AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4226 Stillwell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4226 Stillwell Ave

4226 Stillwell AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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6221 Monterey Rd
Studio Apartments

6221 Monterey Rd

6221 Monterey RdLos Angeles, CA 90042

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6141 Toltec Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6141 Toltec Way

6141 Toltec WayLos Angeles, CA 90042
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4367 Lowell Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4367 Lowell Ave

4367 Lowell AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5307 Oakland St
3 Bedroom Apartments

5307 Oakland St

5307 Oakland StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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Portola Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Portola Manor

3516 Portola AveLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5913-5919 Benner St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5913-5919 Benner St

5913-5919 Benner StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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5126 Martin St
Studio Apartments

5126 Martin St

5126 Martin StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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3125 Vaquero Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3125 Vaquero Ave

3125 Vaquero AveLos Angeles, CA 90032

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311 S Avenue 59
Studio Apartments

311 S Avenue 59

311 S Avenue 59Los Angeles, CA 90042
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4957 Gambier St
Studio Apartments

4957 Gambier St

4957 Gambier StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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6137 Toltec Way
2 Bedroom Apartments

6137 Toltec Way

6137 Toltec WayLos Angeles, CA 90042
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5357 Newtonia Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5357 Newtonia Dr

5357 Newtonia DrLos Angeles, CA 90032
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4938 Navarro St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4938 Navarro St

4938 Navarro StLos Angeles, CA 90032
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5728 Benner St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5728 Benner St

5728 Benner StLos Angeles, CA 90042
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420 Hardison Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

420 Hardison Way

420 Hardison WayLos Angeles, CA 90042

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Cheapest Available Monterey Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monterey Hills area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 3733 Locke Ave priced from $1,650. Sereno Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,983. Here are the most affordable Monterey Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3733 Locke Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$1,983
Monterey Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$2,299
5920 Benner St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,704
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,726
Acre HeightsAll units2BR,2BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey Hills, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey Hills area is the $3.06 price per square foot 5622 Monterey Rd Model at 5622 Monterey Rd, Unit 5622 Monterey Rd in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Monterey Hills apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Huntington Ridge Apartments starting at $2,726 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5622 Monterey Rd, Unit 5622 Monterey Rd5622 Monterey Rd3BR,1BA$3.06
Huntington Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Sereno Hills2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted2BR,1BA$2.20
Acre Heights ApartmentsAll units2BR,2BA$3.43
Monterey Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.34
BEAUTIFUL 2 BED - IN HIGHLAND PARK2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.38
Huntington Villas1x11BR,1BA$3.07
170 Monterey Rd, Unit Newly Remodeled 1 Bedroom170 Monterey Rd1BR,1BA$4.00
Locke1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
142 Monterey Rd, Unit 142142 Monterey Rd1BR,1BA$4.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monterey Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Monterey Hills is Locke which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Monterey Hills costs $3,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monterey Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Monterey Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monterey Hills?

Cheap apartments in Monterey Hills have an average cost of $1,379 which is $1,971 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monterey Hills.

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