
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilmar Neighborhood of Monterey Park, CA from $1,250 (127 Rentals)
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415 S Orange Ave

422 S Garfield Ave

Garden Courtyard

329 Pomelo Ave

532 New

714 E Newmark Ave

419 Pomelo Ave

400-408 S Alhambra Ave

524 N Lincoln Ave
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415 Pomelo Ave

216 S Ramona Ave

439 S New Ave

944 W Mabel Ave

203-205 N Ynez Ave

418 Baltimore Ave

Fountain Villa

219-225 S McPherrin Ave

Nicholson Villa

312 Gladys Ave
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Nicholson Villa

513 Orange Ave

412 Sefton Ave

112-114 N Nicholson Ave

307-311 S McPherrin Ave

617 N Rural Dr

210 E Graves Ave

424 N Orange Ave

128 N Alhambra Ave
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The Briarwood

408 S Ramona Ave

626-628 N Ynez Ave

614 N Orange Ave

1112 W Garvey Ave

411 S Orange Ave

408 Pomelo Ave

723 W Emerson Ave

307 N New Ave

511 N Nicholson Ave
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200 W Hellman Ave

534-538 N Alhambra Ave

435 Pomelo Ave

516 E Newmark Ave

M 1012 Newmark

528-530 N Moore Ave

224 S Ramona Ave

407 N New Ave

534 N Chandler Ave

500 Everett Ave
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Wilmar, Monterey Park, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wilmar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmar 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,010 | $1,895 | $2,150 |
| Wilmar 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,736 | $2,295 | $3,600 |
| Wilmar 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 127 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Wilmar Neighborhood of Monterey Park, CA.
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Cheapest Available Wilmar Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilmar area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alhambra Gardens priced from $1,895. 121 S. Chandler Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Wilmar apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Gardens | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR, 1BA | $1,895 |
| 121 S. Chandler Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
| Garden Courtyard | 1 bed 1 bth | 1BR, 1BA | $1,980 |
| M 1012 Newmark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2,250 |
| 415 S Orange Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2,350 |
| 422 S Garfield Ave | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2,500 |
| 1009 S. Benito Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2,599 |
| Atlantic Times Square | Heritage | 2BR, 2BA | $3,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilmar, CA
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wilmar area is the $2.50 price per square foot Villa Model at Atlantic Times Square in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Wilmar apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath Model at 422 S Garfield Ave in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting at $2,500 with a $2.38 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilmar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Times Square | Villa | 2BR, 2BA | $2.50 |
| 422 S Garfield Ave | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR, 2BA | $2.38 |
| 415 S Orange Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $2.61 |
| 1009 S. Benito Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $3.15 |
| 1703 S 5th St, Unit 1 | 1703 S 5th St | 2BR, 1BA | $3.11 |
| M 1012 Newmark | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.81 |
| Garden Courtyard | 1 bed 1 bth | 1BR, 1BA | $2.64 |
| 121 S. Chandler Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilmar Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilmar?
The cheapest apartment in Wilmar is Alhambra Gardens which is listed at $1,895, while the average apartment in Wilmar costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilmar?
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 4 regular apartments in Wilmar 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 Wilmar?
Cheap apartments in Wilmar have an average cost of $677 which is $1,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilmar.
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