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Montrose, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montrose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Montrose, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillside Village Apartments in the Historic Old Town Montrose neighborhood priced from $1,750. 62+ at Honolulu Senior Apartments in the Crescenta Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Montrose apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
62+ at Honolulu Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,000
Montrose, 31042BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, CA

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $3.26 price per square foot 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Summit La Crescenta in the in the La Crescenta neighborhood starting from $3,585. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the 3125 Montrose Ave Model at 3125 Montrose Ave, Unit 7 starting at $2,300 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the La Crescenta 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.
Summit La Crescenta3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$3.26
3125 Montrose Ave, Unit 73125 Montrose Ave2BR,1BA$2.30
mon3132BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.78
3052 Honolulu Ave, Unit Front Unit3052 Honolulu Ave2BR,1.5BA$3.36
Americana La Crescenta2Bed1Bath2BR,1BA$3.22
2517 Foothill Blvd, Unit 2517 1/22517 Foothill Blvd2BR,1BA$3.50
Montrose, 31042BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.14
62+ at Honolulu Senior Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
Kabir Apts (Montrose)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.46
Hillside Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.50

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions about Montrose

What type of rentals are currently available in Montrose?

There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in Montrose, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,995 to $3,595. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Montrose ranging from $1,895 to $14,500.

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 $1,895 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,252.

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