Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Rancho Neighborhood of Pico Rivera, CA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Luau Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Luau Manor

8423 Washington BlvdPico Rivera, CA 90660
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8230-8234 Telegraph Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

8230-8234 Telegraph Rd

8230-8234 Telegraph RdDowney, CA 90240
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Seville Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Seville Apartments

8000 Telegraph RdDowney, CA 90240
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7315 Norwalk Blvd.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7315 Norwalk Blvd.

7315 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90606
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Taylor Cove Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Taylor Cove Apartments

633 N Taylor AveMontebello, CA 90640
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11918 Greyford St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11918 Greyford St

11918 Greyford StWhittier, CA 90606
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Rose Terrace Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rose Terrace Apartments

6111-6121 Norwalk BlvdWhittier, CA 90606
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El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Rancho Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Rancho area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at 7466 Rosemead priced from $1,595. Glen Haven Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable El Rancho apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
7466 Rosemead0 Bedroom 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,595
Glen Haven Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
812 W Mines Ave1bed 1bth1BR,1BA$1,795
Rivera Gardens1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
Fashion ParkOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Rancho, CA

As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Rancho area is the $2.35 price per square foot 33C Model at River Gate Townhomes in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value El Rancho apartment is the 1305 Masser Pl Model at 1305 Masser Pl, Unit 3 starting at $3,300 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Rancho apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River Gate Townhomes33C3BR,3BA$2.35
1305 Masser Pl, Unit 31305 Masser Pl3BR,2BA$2.46
Las Flores Gardens Apartments2X22BR,2BA$2.49
Shamrock Apartments2br/1.5 ba2BR,1.5BA$2.72
524 N 21st St, Unit A524 N 21st St2BR,1BA$2.44
Beverly VillaOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
Telegraph Place Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.71
044 - Howard Highlands1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.44
Sunshine Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Park Victoria Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
El Rancho, Pico Rivera, CA

Ranked #4

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across California, including Pico Rivera. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the El Rancho Neighborhood in Pico Rivera, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Rancho Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in El Rancho?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Rancho is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Rancho?

The cheapest apartment in El Rancho is Glen Haven Apartments which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in El Rancho costs $4,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Rancho?

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 5 regular apartments in El Rancho that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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