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El Monte, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Monte, CA have decreased by 3.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,916 to $1,856.

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

Compared to the national average rent of $1,743, the average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,856.

Average rent in El Monte, CA

$1,856/mo El Monte, CA average rental price, October 2025

The average monthly rent of apartments in El Monte, CA is $1,856.

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

About 16% of apartment rents in El Monte, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 8% 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.

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 19 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in El Monte, CA?

The best apartments in El Monte, CA are: Flamingo Garden Senior Apts, Parkview Terrace Apartments, Riverstone Apartments, Fashion Lane Apts and Aston at Gateway.

What is the average rent in El Monte, CA?

The average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,940.

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 $2,109 and $2,718.

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 $1,537 and $3,253.

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 $2,100 and $3,436.

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 $1,771 and $3,066.

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

In El Monte 60% of the housing is rented out compared to 40% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of El Monte’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 36% are single-family rentals.

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

The average age of rental buildings in El Monte is 41 years old, with 29% 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.

What apartment floorplans are common in El Monte, CA?

Studio apartments in El Monte are around 8% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 68% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 18% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more 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.

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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2 BEDS	$2,100
3 BEDS	$2,550

1 BED	$1,950
2 BEDS	$2,250+
3 BEDS	$2,550+

1 BED	$1,771+
2 BEDS	$2,345+
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STUDIO	$2,109+
1 BED	$2,531+
2 BEDS	$3,008+

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1 BED	$1,850
2 BEDS	Ask for Pricing

1 BED	$1,849
2 BEDS	$2,300

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