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$2,499/mo Monterey Park, CA average rental price, April 2025

The average monthly rent of apartments in Monterey Park, CA is $2,499.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,736, the average rent in Monterey Park, CA is $2,499.

Getting around in Monterey Park, CA

31 /100

Car-Dependent

19 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Walk Score®: 31, Bike Score®: 19

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Monterey Park, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Monterey Park, CA were last updated on 21 May 2025.

What are the best apartments in Monterey Park, CA?

The best apartments in Monterey Park, CA are: 550 N. Atlantic Blvd. (BLDG3), 600 N. Atlantic Blvd. (BLDG1) and 2021 Fernbank Avenue.

What is the average rent in Monterey Park, CA?

The average rent in Monterey Park, CA is $2,520.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Monterey Park, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Monterey Park, CA is between $2,200 and $4,500.

What type of rental buildings are in Monterey Park, CA?

In Monterey Park, 48% of the residents are renting compared to 52% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of Monterey Park’s rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 30% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Monterey Park, 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 Monterey Park are about 40 years old, on average. Of these, 30% 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 4 stories. About 74% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 26% 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 Monterey Park, CA?

Studio apartments in Monterey Park are around 0.1% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 49% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% 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 Monterey Park, CA

With the Angeles National Forest and Mount San Antonio in the north and gorgeous California beaches to the south, the apartments and houses for rent in Monterey Park offer some of the greatest views in the San Gabriel Valley. Best of all, rentals in Monterey Park are 10 minutes east of downtown Los Angeles, 15 minutes from Pasadena, 25 minutes from Long Beach and 45 minutes from San Bernandino. Plus, with I-710 to the west, I-10 running east and Highway 60 to the south, there are plenty of ways for renters to get wherever they need to go. Aside from tourism, the local economy is supported by renters in the health care, education, retail service and manufacturing industries in Monterey Park. Meanwhile, renters with families are served by four school districts - Alhambra, Garvey, Los Angeles and Montebello.

Renting in Monterey Park, CA

As a tourist destination, renting in Monterey Park is high in demand. The small town has an upbeat feel complete with a mix of traditional and modern architecture. The apartments and houses for rent in Monterey Park communities attract renters with families, as well as retirees looking to settle down (and possibly live on a golf course property, of which there are many). Rentals vary from affordable studio apartments to pricey, single-family homes. There are also plans for brand new apartments for rent in downtown Monterey Park at The Celadon Center, which will be a mixed-used district with rentals close to shopping, dining and underground parking. There are also plans for affordable senior houses for rent, as well as Whitmore Villas Condominiums (townhouses) for rent.

Shopping in Monterey Park, CA

Renters in Monterey Park go to Mar Center for a wonderful shopping mall experience or The Shops at Montebello (five miles southeast via Highway 60). Other available shopping locations include Monterey Park Mall and Monterey Plaza. Or, for daily errands, renters choose Walmart, Target, CVS and Best Buy. The houses and apartments for rent in Monterey Park are also near independent grocery stores, such as M & M Market, Jennie's Market, Big Saver Foods and Del Mar Supermarket. Otherwise, some popular restaurants in Monterey Park include Brew Kitchen Bar, T-Kebob and Alice's Kitchen.

Transportation in Monterey Park, CA

The Spirit Bus provides five citywide routes to renters. Route 1 takes renters on a loop north and south through the center of town; Route 2 takes renters through the western part of town on a loop from Hillside Street down College View Drive and up to Briercuff Way; Route 3 takes renters on the east side of town from Fulton Avenue and Jackley Street to Graves Avenue and Emerson Avenue; Route 4 takes renters down Monterey Pass Road and Garvey Avenue, looping around Emerson Avenue and Davidson Drive; and Route 5 takes renters around the southern, eastern, and northern outskirts of the city from Floral Drive to the Corporate Center District and into Centre Plaza. Finally, the closest airport to Monterey Park is Los Angeles National Airport (25 miles southwest via I-110).

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2 BEDS	$2,300
3 BEDS	$2,200

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2 BEDS	$3,500
3 BEDS	$4,000

STUDIO	$2,550
1 BED	$2,750+
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STUDIO	$1,925
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2 BEDS	$2,780

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