Apartments for Rent in South El Monte, CA

Prices and availability in South El Monte, CA were last updated on 4 May 2026.

The best apartment in South El Monte, CA is: Edwards Apts.

The average rent in South El Monte, CA is $2,361.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South El Monte, CA is between $1,999 and $2,050.

In South El Monte 50% of the housing is rented out compared to 50% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 3% of South El Monte's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 42% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 46% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in South El Monte is 26 years old, with 57% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in South El Monte are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 57% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 43% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.