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

Acre Heights

3733 Locke Ave

200-202 Avenue 58

Gambier Apartments

5306 S Huntington Dr

4929 Lynnfield St

266 Thorne St

5745 Arroyo Dr
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5122 Huntington Dr S

4780 Templeton St

5388 Poplar Blvd

5326 Huntington Dr S

5619-5621 Monterey Rd

3549-3559 Pueblo Ave

Monterey

5561-5567 Huntington Dr N

6512 Monterey Rd

6145 Toltec Way
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5926-5930 Benner St

354-358 Shults St

229 S Avenue 60

5959 Echo St

230 S Avenue 60

2918 N Eastern Ave

5122 Oakland Ave

5717 Huntington Dr N

4226 Stillwell Ave

6221 Monterey Rd
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6141 Toltec Way

5627-5635 Monterey Rd

4367 Lowell Ave

5307 Oakland St

Portola Manor

5913-5919 Benner St

5126 Martin St

5927-5931 Benner St

6012-6014 Hayes Ave

3125 Vaquero Ave
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311 S Avenue 59

5206-5210 Navarro St

4957 Gambier St

6137 Toltec Way

5923-5223 Monterey Rd

5357 Newtonia Dr

4938 Navarro St

5728 Benner St

3216-3222 Warwick Ave

420 Hardison Way
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Monterey Hills, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monterey Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey Hills Studio Apartments | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Monterey Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,650 | $2,800 |
| Monterey Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,983 | $2,850 |
| Monterey Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $2,300 | $3,400 |
| Monterey Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $2,539 | $2,539 |
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There are currently 110 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Monterey Hills Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3733 Locke Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Sereno Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1,983 |
| Monterey Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,299 |
| 5920 Benner St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,704 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2,726 |
| Acre Heights | All units | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5622 Monterey Rd, Unit 5622 Monterey Rd | 5622 Monterey Rd | 3BR,1BA | $3.06 |
| Huntington Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Sereno Hills | 2 Bed 1 Bath 60% AMI Income Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Acre Heights Apartments | All units | 2BR,2BA | $3.43 |
| Monterey Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
| BEAUTIFUL 2 BED - IN HIGHLAND PARK | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Huntington Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| 170 Monterey Rd, Unit Newly Remodeled 1 Bedroom | 170 Monterey Rd | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Locke | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 142 Monterey Rd, Unit 142 | 142 Monterey Rd | 1BR,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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