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Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA

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Apartments for Rent in El Monte, CA. 460 Rentals Available
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    3815 Baldwin Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
    1 BED $1,827+
    2 BEDS $2,238+
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    3939 Maxson Rd., El Monte, CA 91732
    1 BED $1,800
    2 BEDS $2,100
    3 BEDS $2,550+
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    10568 Gateway Promenade, El Monte, CA 91731
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    1 BED $2,700+
    2 BEDS $3,266+
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    3627 Penn Mar Ave., El Monte, CA 91732
    3 BEDS $2,500
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    4427 - 4439 Rowland Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731
    STUDIO $7,500
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    10012 Valley Blvd., El Monte, CA 91731
    STUDIO $1,399
    1 BED $1,550
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    5425 Santa Anita Avenue, Temple City, CA 91780
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    150 LAS TUNAS DR, ARCADIA, CA 91007
    1 BED $1,481
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    450 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
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    2955 Mayflower Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006
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    3336-3342 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770
    STUDIO $1,700
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    13705 Sunkist Drive, La Puente, CA 91746
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    1511 North Puente Avenue, Baldwin Park, CA 91706
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    800 South Gladys Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776
    3 BEDS $3,600
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    630 W DUARTE RD, MONROVIA, CA 91016
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    1 BED $1,232
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    706 - 708 W. Duarte Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016
    3 BEDS $3,150
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    8140 - 8148 Hill Dr., Rosemead, CA 91770
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    7737 Hellman Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770
    1 BED $1,625
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    1150 Fairview Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007
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    2 BEDS $2,900
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    1625 S Magnolia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
    STUDIO $2,390+
    1 BED $2,690+
    2 BEDS $3,425+
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    165 California Street, Arcadia, CA 91006
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    228 West Pomona Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
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    1 BED $2,253+
    2 BEDS $3,316+
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    1315 Prospect Avenue, San Gabriel, CA 91776
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    1110 S 5Th Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016
    STUDIO $2,570+
    1 BED $2,411+
    2 BEDS $3,297+
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    14814 E Gale Ave, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
    1 BED $1,950+
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El Monte, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Monte, CA have decreased by 6.07% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,972 to $1,852.

Check out the average rent prices in El Monte by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,852.

Average rent in El Monte, CA

$1,852/mo El Monte, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in El Monte, CA is $1,852.

    What's the typical rent budget in El Monte, CA?

    About 15% of apartment rents in El Monte, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 6% of apartments. Around 52% of El Monte’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 24% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 4% of apartment rentals in El Monte are in the > $3,000 range.

    The largest share of rentals in El Monte, CA (52%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in El Monte, CA

    79 /100
    Very Walkable
    59 /100
    Good Transit
    63 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 59, Bike Score®: 63

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in El Monte, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in El Monte, CA were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in El Monte, CA?

    The best apartments in El Monte, CA are: Fashion Lane Apts, Riverstone Apartments, Aston at Gateway, Parkview Terrace Apartments and 4427 - 4439 Rowland Avenue.

    What is the average rent in El Monte, CA?

    The average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,873.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in El Monte, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in El Monte, CA is between $1,399 and $3,894.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA is between $1,550 and $3,432.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA is between $1,399 and $3,884.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA is between $1,827 and $3,423.

    What type of rental buildings are in El Monte, CA?

    In El Monte, 60% of the residents are renting compared to 40% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 10% of El Monte's rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 36% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in El Monte, CA?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in El Monte are about 41 years old, on average. Of these, 25% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in El Monte, CA?

    Rental apartments in El Monte come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 8% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 69% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 17% of all rentals in El Monte. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in El Monte, CA

    Known as the "End of the Santa Fe Trail," El Monte, CA, is a suburb of Los Angeles. Located in the San Gabriel Valley, it's east of Los Angeles. For renters who live here, the commute to downtown LA is 16 miles. And, for families who live in this densely suburban area, the school system run by the El Monte Union High School District is considered above-average. Meanwhile, golf lovers who rent can look forward to playing on two courses - the Whittier Narrow Golf Course and the California Country Club. To that end, parks are a big deal in this part of LA with Lambert Park, Mountain View Park and Zamora Park with a brand new playground. Overall, living in this part of Los Angeles County in a rental apartment will afford renters a great place to live with an easy commute to metro LA by using the Metrolink rail.

    Renting in El Monte, CA

    Renters in El Monte make up almost 60% of the population in this small town. As such, there's a variety of two- to four-bedroom rental homes in complexes with plenty of amenities. That includes renters being able to use year-round pools, 24-hour fitness centers and walking trails for pets. Most of the rental apartments are pet-friendly in this part of El Monte and many have small dog parks that are fenced in. Inside each rental unit, there are amenities such as washers and dryers; dishwashers; and walk-in closets. Biking is also a popular activity for renters in El Monte with many rental apartments offering convenient bike storage racks.

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    Shopping in El Monte, CA

    Typical suburban shopping plazas are available all around El Monte near rental homes. For instance, there are plazas like the El Monte Shopping Strip, El Monte Shopping Center and Five Points Plaza Shopping Center. All have small shops, grocery stores and banks that are convenient to rental apartments in El Monte. Grocery stores are also easy to find all around El Monte, including Food4Less, Superior Grocers and Northgate Market. Of course, being close to everything that metro Los Angeles has to offer is a great perk. That includes the Beverly Center and the Grove, as well as the famous Rodeo Drive, which is 26 miles away. Overall, renters won't have to go far to find great shopping if they don't want to leave El Monte.

    Transportation in El Monte, CA

    El Monte is surrounded by two major highways within close proximity of rental homes. That includes freeways 10 and 605. It's easy to travel to many different parts of Los Angeles from these major highways. Alternatively, public transportation is readily available in El Monte through the Metro, the Foothills Transit, or the El Monte Transit, which is an exclusive local line that serves this small town and makes it easy for renters to get to shopping and other businesses. Or, train service is available through the Metrolink's San Bernardino Line with a station that's right in the middle of town. Finally, for air travel, just one mile north of El Monte is the regional airport called the San Gabriel Valley Airport.

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