
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Montebello Area Montebello, CA from $1,310 (56 Rentals)
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Tierra Del Sol

1617 W Whittier Blvd

500 S 6TH ST

Montecito Walk

237 S Montebello Blvd

419 W Roosevelt Ave

237 N 7th St

210 S 3rd St

920 Carob Way
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136 S Spruce St

621 W Cleveland Ave

114 S 10th St

540 S 6th St

BLVD Walk

932 S 5th St

916 S Montebello Blvd

423 W Roosevelt Ave

236 S Maple Ave

841 S Taylor Ave
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940 Carob Way

812 S Taylor Ave

413 Calle Cinco

419 W Lohart Ave

1009 W Los Angeles Ave

1409 Olympic Blvd

919-921 Carob Way

145 S Greenwood Ave

419 S 6th St

828 N Taylor Ave
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229 N 7th St

209 N Montebello Blvd

Jazmin Apartments

1413 W Los Angeles Ave

209 S 5th St

500 S Montebello Blvd

229 N 5th St

121 N 4th St

Montebello Collection Apartments

127 N 4th St
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139 N 12th St

140-146 S Spruce St

Woodbury Manor Apartments

1031 S Montebello Blvd

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Orchard Plaza Apartments

920 S Montebello Blvd

527 Howard Ave

311 W Lohart Ave

1034-1040 Carob Way
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Downtown Montebello Area, Montebello, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Montebello Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Montebello Area Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,895 | $1,895 |
| Downtown Montebello Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,800 | $2,355 |
| Downtown Montebello Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,546 | $2,375 | $2,635 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Montebello Area Neighborhood of Montebello, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Montebello Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Montebello Area area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1020 Carob priced from $1,850. Tierra Del Sol has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,249. Here are the most affordable Downtown Montebello Area apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1020 Carob | 1bd1ba | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| Tierra Del Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded | 1BR, 1BA | $2,249 |
| Somerset Apartments | 21B | 2BR, 1BA | $2,590 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Montebello Area, CA
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Montebello Area area is the $3.01 price per square foot 21A Model at Somerset Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,635. The second greatest value Downtown Montebello Area apartment is the 1bd1ba Model at 1020 Carob in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting at $1,850 with a $2.54 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Montebello Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Apartments | 21A | 2BR, 1BA | $3.01 |
| 1020 Carob | 1bd1ba | 1BR, 1BA | $2.54 |
| Tierra Del Sol | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Upgraded | 1BR, 1BA | $3.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Montebello Area Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Montebello Area Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Montebello Area Apartment is $1,850 at 1020 Carob.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Montebello Area Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Montebello Area is starting from $2,590 at Somerset Apartments.
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