Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Town Neighborhood of Monrovia, CA from $1,200 (24 Rentals)

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property at 238 Montana St

$1,200

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238 Montana St, Unit 238

238 Montana St
MonroviaCA91016
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Villa Nido
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$2,050 - $2,500
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$2,050 - $2,500

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Villa Nido

714 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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Foothill Terrace
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$2,050
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$2,050

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Foothill Terrace

718-720 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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property at 331 W Walnut Ave

$2,200

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331 W Walnut Ave

MonroviaCA91016

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The Monroe
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$2,217 - $10,550
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The Monroe

127 W Pomona StMonrovia, 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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Ridgewood Apartments
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Ridgewood Apartments

729-733 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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Park Place Apartments
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Park Place Apartments

610 W Foothill BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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Vecino Capri
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Vecino Capri

702-712 W Foothill 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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Oak Park North
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Oak Park North

150 W Colorado BlvdMonrovia, CA 91016
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221 W Lemon Ave
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221 W Lemon Ave

221 W Lemon 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 Heritage Park at Monrovia (Senior 55+) priced from $1,637. 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
Heritage Park at Monrovia (Senior 55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,637
Vecino Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Oak Park Apartments1BR, 1 BA - 80% AMI1BR,1BA$2,049
Villa Nido1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Foothill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Town, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Town area is the $2.58 price per square foot Two Bedroom- Two Bath Model at Monrovia Villas Apartments in the in the Butler neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Old Town apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Monrovia starting at $2,495 with a $2.94 price per square foot in the Cotter 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.
Monrovia Villas ApartmentsTwo Bedroom- Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
Monrovia2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
Avalon MonroviaAM19D-8251BR,1BA$4.08
Alexan MarmontA21BR,1BA$3.84
Foothill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.93
MODA at Monrovia StationS1Studio ,1BA$3.71
Villa Nido1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.42
Vecino Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.22
Heritage Park at Monrovia (Senior 55+)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.95
Oak Park Apartments1BR, 1 BA - 80% AMI1BR,1BA$3.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Town Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Old Town?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Old Town is under $2,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Old Town?

The cheapest apartment in Old Town is Heritage Park at Monrovia (Senior 55+) which is listed at $1,637, while the average apartment in Old Town costs $5,243.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Old Town?

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 8 regular apartments in Old Town 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 Old Town?

Cheap apartments in Old Town have an average cost of $185 which is $5,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Old Town.

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