Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Monrovia, CA from $1,200 (31 Rentals)

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Foothill Terrace
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$1,995 - $2,050
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Foothill Terrace

718-720 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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Villa Nido
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$1,995 - $2,500
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$1,995 - $2,500

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Villa Nido

714 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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The Monroe
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$2,224 - $5,408
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The Monroe

127 W Pomona StMonrovia, CA 91016
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Alexan Marmont
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$2,376 - $5,343
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Alexan Marmont

1625 S Magnolia AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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MONTEREY APARTMENTS
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MONTEREY APARTMENTS

911 Monterey AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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129 Violet Ave
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129 Violet Ave

129 Violet AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

610 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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$1,925

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648 Anita St

MonroviaCA91016
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Oak Park North
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Oak Park North

150 W Colorado BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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Windsor Apartments
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Windsor Apartments

1401 S Magnolia AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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221 W Lemon Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221 W Lemon Ave

221 W Lemon AveMonrovia, CA 91016

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209 Violet Ave
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209 Violet Ave

209 Violet AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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Avalon Monrovia
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Monrovia

825 S Myrtle AveMonrovia, CA 91016
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Old Town, Monrovia, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Old Town Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Town area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridgewood Apartments priced from $1,750. Vecino Capri has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Old Town apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgewood Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Vecino Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Wellesley Court Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,950
Foothill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Villa Nido1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Monrovia Villas ApartmentsOne bedroom - One bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Oak Park Apartments1BR, 1 BA - 80% AMI1BR,1BA$2,175
The MonroeS2Studio,1BA$2,224
foo8332BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $2.44 price per square foot 1/1 Model at Wellesley Court Apartments in the in the Butler neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the One bedroom - One bath Model at Monrovia Villas Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Butler neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Town apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wellesley Court Apartments1/11BR,1BA$2.44
Monrovia Villas ApartmentsOne bedroom - One bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Ridgewood Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.19
Foothill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85
foo8332BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.53
MODA at Monrovia StationA71BR,1BA$3.89
Villa Nido1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Vecino Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
Oak Park Apartments1BR, 1 BA - 80% AMI1BR,1BA$4.07
130 N Ivy Ave, Unit Apt C130 N Ivy Ave1BR,1BA$4.06

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Old Town, Monrovia, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old Town?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old Town is at The Monroe listed at $2,224.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Town Apartment is $1,750 at Ridgewood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Town Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Town is starting from $2,095 at Vecino Capri.

What is the most affordable Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Old Town Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Monrovia and starts from $4,215.

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