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Cheapest Available Monrovia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monrovia, CA is a Studio unit found at Parker in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,600. Park Plaza in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monrovia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkerStudioStudio,1BA$1,600
Park PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Ridgewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
foo8331BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850
Oak Park Apartments1BR, 1 BA - 80%1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monrovia, CA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monrovia area is the $2.04 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 420 Fairview Ave in the in the East San Gabriel neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Monrovia apartment is the You will be glad to call us home! Model at Monrovia Villas Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Butler neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monrovia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
420 Fairview Ave3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.04
Monrovia Villas ApartmentsYou will be glad to call us home!2BR,2BA$2.58
131 Montana St, Unit F131 Montana St2BR,1BA$2.50
French Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.52
521 E Live Oak Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.00
Royal Park Apartments2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.82
Villa Valencia Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.63
Highland Downs ApartmentsThe Preakness1BR,1BA$2.85
Foothill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
11732 Killian St, Unit C11732 Killian St1BR,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monrovia

What type of rentals are currently available in Monrovia?

There are currently 591 Apartments for Rent in Monrovia, CA with pricing that ranges from $960 to $8,185. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monrovia ranging from $1,000 to $9,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monrovia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monrovia ranges from $1,000 to $9,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,030.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monrovia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monrovia range from $2,895 to $4,325, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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