Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown El Monte?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown El Monte Studio Apartments | $1,974 | $1,175 | $2,445 |
Downtown El Monte 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $1,887 | $4,110 |
Downtown El Monte 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,756 | $1,900 | $6,025 |
Downtown El Monte 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown El Monte Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown El Monte area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Palm Villas Apartments priced from $1,175. Emerald Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown El Monte apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Emerald Apartments | Unit #34 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,757 |
Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,776 |
Parker | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,832 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown El Monte area is the $2.30 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave Model at Parkview Terrace Apartments in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown El Monte apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Parkview Terrace Apartments | 3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.30 |
2455 Adelia Ave | 2455 Adelia Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
Santa Anita Apartments | K - 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Fashion Lane | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Glen Haven | 1 Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.02 |
Flamingo Garden Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Aston at Gateway | A | Studio ,1BA | $4.04 |
Parker | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.07 |
Emerald Apartments | Unit #34 - Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
Palm Villas Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.61 |
Getting Around the Downtown El Monte Neighborhood in El Monte, CA
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
70 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown El Monte Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown El Monte?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown El Monte is at Palm Villas Apartments listed at $1,175.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown El Monte Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown El Monte Apartment is $1,757 at Flamingo Garden Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown El Monte Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown El Monte is starting from $1,900 at Santa Anita Apartments.
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