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South El Monte, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South El Monte Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South El Monte, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,175. Flamingo Garden Senior in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,685. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South El Monte apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,685
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,784
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Santa Anita ApartmentsW - 2B1B2BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South El Monte, CA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the South El Monte area is the $3.17 price per square foot 4107 Shirley Ave Model at 4107 Shirley Ave, Unit A in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value South El Monte apartment is the 2455 Adelia Ave Model at 2455 Adelia Ave starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South El Monte apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4107 Shirley Ave, Unit A4107 Shirley Ave3BR,2BA$3.17
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
San Gabriel Villa2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$3.02
Santa Anita ApartmentsW - 2B1B2BR,1BA$2.50
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.81
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.81
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.50
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about South El Monte

What type of rentals are currently available in South El Monte?

There are currently 668 Apartments for Rent in South El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,800. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South El Monte ranging from $1,717 to $5,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South El Monte?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South El Monte ranges from $1,717 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $3,200.

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