Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown El Monte Neighborhood of El Monte, CA from $900 (3 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA

As of May 14, 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 3 bed 1.75 bath Model at Fashion Lane starting at $2,950 with a $2.74 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkview Terrace Apartments3 Bed 2 Bath - 3629 Penn Mar Ave3BR,2BA$2.30
Fashion Lane3 bed 1.75 bath3BR,1.75BA$2.74
2455 Adelia Ave2455 Adelia Ave2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Santa Anita ApartmentsK - 2B1B2BR,1BA$2.53
Atrium1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.00
Glen Haven1 Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.07
Flamingo Garden Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.86
Aston at GatewayAStudio ,1BA$3.87
ParkerStudioStudio ,1BA$3.89
Palm Villas ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.61

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown El Monte

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

There are currently 651 Apartments for Rent in Downtown El Monte, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $6,025. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown El Monte ranging from $999 to $3,555.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown El Monte ranges from $999 to $3,555 with an average monthly rent of $2,556.

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