
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in South El Monte, CA (54 Rentals)
Apartments in South El Monte with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


9373-9375 Fern St

9824-9826 Rio Hondo Pky

Horizons

17-27 Larry Beard Dr

10831 Weaver Ave

3840 Baldwin Ave

11149-11203 Klingerman St

Echo

9855 Lower Azusa Rd
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11214 Fineview ST

12122 Ferris Rd

10309 Bodger ST

11323-11327 Schmidt Rd

11117 Klingerman St

3495-3505 Whistler Ave

Solstice 70

2621 Meeker Ave

10723 Weaver Ave

3544 Gilman Rd
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2609-2613 Santa Anita Ave

3019 Allgeyer Ave

2655-2661 Mountain View Rd

The Vista at the Gateway

VuePointe

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3927 Rowland Ave

3013 Maxson Rd

9233-9239 Ramona Blvd

3142 Gladys Ave
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2652-2656 Strathmore Ave

8448 Lumen St

Garvey Garden Plaza

7944 Whitmore St

2738 Walnut Grove Ave

Garvey 168 Plaza

3421-3427 Lafayette St

8027 Artson St

The Villas Oak Hills

Wilson Tower
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860 E Valley Blvd

Lakeridge Condominiums

4512 Workman Mill Rd

South El Monte Senior Villas

Edwards Apartments

Lambert Apartments

El Monte Veterans Village

11126 Elliott Ave

Plaza Ortiz

4127-4143 Rowland Ave
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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 Top Rated Studio Apartments | $1,874 | $1,150 | $2,537 |
| South El Monte Top Rated 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,294 | $1,650 | $2,797 |
| South El Monte Top Rated 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,090 | $2,300 | $3,500 |
| South El Monte Top Rated 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 South El Monte
How much are Studio apartments in South El Monte?
There are currently 230 Studio Apartments in South El Monte with rent ranges from $1,175 to $2,537 with an average price of $2,627.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South El Monte Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South El Monte ranges from $1,650 to $2,797 with an average monthly rent of $2,294.
How expensive are South El Monte Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 145 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South El Monte on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,600 to $3,500 - averaging $3,253 for the location.
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