
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South El Monte, CA from $2,300 (167 Rentals)


2151-2157 Tyler Ave

10806 A,B Elliott Ave

9300-9308 Rush St

2550 Tamora Ave

10825 Klingerman St

2234-2240 Continental Ave

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10917 Klingerman St

10716 Klingerman St
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2311-2315 Continental Ave

2504 Tamora Ave

10808-10814 1/2 Elliott A

2718-2720 Humbert Ave

Mabel Manor

2148 Tyler Ave

10909 Klingerman St

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11110 Dodson St

Edwards Apartments
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Edwards Apartments

2532-2542 Edwards Ave

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Aston at Gateway

Atrium

San Gabriel Villa

Rosemead Apartments

Muscatel Bungalow Homes

5031 Rosemead Blvd

2708 Penn Mar Ave

3352 Santa Anita Ave
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11116 Klingerman St

9215 Glendon Way

11136 Mcgirk Ave

11844 Ferris Rd

3534-3540 Cogswell Rd

7952 Emerson Pl

3541-3547 Cogswell Rd

12223 Magnolia St

The Mountain View Apartments

3511 Gibson Rd
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2630 Strathmore Ave

3919 Rosemead Blvd

3435 Gilman Rd

3918 Velma Ave

11930 Deana St

2826 Cogswell Rd

Tyler Arms Apartments

4135-4143 Tyler Ave

3915 Penn Mar Ave

Baldwin Valley Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South El Monte?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South El Monte Studio Apartments | $1,874 | $1,150 | $2,537 |
| South El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,334 | $1,695 | $2,713 |
| South El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $2,300 | $3,500 |
| South El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,253 | $2,600 | $3,500 |
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Best Local Schools in South El Monte, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South El Monte Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South El Monte?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South El Monte is at Rosemead Apartments listed at $2,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South El Monte Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South El Monte Apartment is $2,300 at Rosemead Apartments.
What is the most affordable South El Monte Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South El Monte Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rosemead Apartments and starts from $2,300.
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