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property at 3117 Hermosa Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3117 Hermosa Ave

GlendaleCA91214
property at 3228 Montrose Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

3228 Montrose Ave

GlendaleCA91214

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property at 3059 Sycamore Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3059 Sycamore Ave

GlendaleCA91214

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Cheapest Available Montrose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montrose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Twin Oaks in the Crescenta Heights neighborhood priced from $1,899. Montrose in the Crescenta Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Twin OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,899
Montrose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
4415 Ocean View Blvd1x11BR,1BA$1,995
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$1,995
Hillside Village Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath w/ Patio or Balcony1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $2.40 price per square foot 3125 Montrose Ave Model at 3125 Montrose Ave, Unit 4 in the in the La Crescenta neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2266 Del Mar starting at $2,295 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Crescenta Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3125 Montrose Ave, Unit 43125 Montrose Ave2BR,1BA$2.40
2266 Del Mar2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.62
mon3132BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.67
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$2.56
1807 Bara Rd, Unit 18071807 Bara Rd2BR,1BA$3.13
3254 Honolulu Ave, Unit D3254 Honolulu Ave1BR,1BA$2.47
Montrose, 31042BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.99
2608 Manhattan Ave, Unit A2608 Manhattan Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
Twin OaksOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Montrose1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Montrose?

There are currently 332 Apartments for Rent in Montrose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $4,250. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montrose ranging from $1,495 to $18,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Montrose ranges from $1,495 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,919.

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