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property at 14428 Amar Rd

$1,725

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14428 Amar Rd

La PuenteCA91744

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property at 8138 Blewett St

$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2026

8138 Blewett St

RosemeadCA91770

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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 $1,552. 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$1,552
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,810
Aston at GatewayAStudio,1BA$2,200

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

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South El Monte area is the $3.00 price per square foot 3BR 1 1/2 BA Model at San Gabriel Villa in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,305. The second greatest value South El Monte apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at 3627 Penn Mar Avenue starting at $2,550 with a $2.35 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.
San Gabriel Villa3BR 1 1/2 BA3BR,1.5BA$3.00
3627 Penn Mar Avenue3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave3BR,2BA$2.35
5018 Rosemead Blvd, Unit Apt D5018 Rosemead Blvd3BR,1.5BA$2.95
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
3230 Cogswell Rd, Unit #C3230 Cogswell Rd2BR,1BA$2.81
3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave1BR,1BA$2.96
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Fashion Lane1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.78
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.59
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$4.26

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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 675 Apartments for Rent in South El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $3,305. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South El Monte ranging from $865 to $5,000.

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 $865 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,311.

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