What is the average apartment size in El Monte?

The average size for a El Monte, CA apartment is 661 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in El Monte?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in El Monte is $1,957 per month, a 6.34% decrease from last years average of $2,089.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in El Monte?

In El Monte, studios rent for $1,426 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,817 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,500 per month.

What is the average apartment size in El Monte?

The typical apartment in El Monte offers about 661 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in El Monte?

Studio apartments in El Monte average 328 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 635 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 903 sq. ft.

El Monte, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in El Monte?

The typical rent budget in El Monte ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 46% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in El Monte?

In El Monte, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in El Monte is $1,957, a 6.34% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,089.

Studio Apartments at $1,426 offer the most budget-friendly option with 328 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 635 square feet for $1,817, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,500 offer 903 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in El Monte, CA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,957	661 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,426	328 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,817	635 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,500	903 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

El Monte, CA rent trends

Rental prices in El Monte, CA have decreased by 6.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,089 to $1,957.

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

The largest share of rentals in El Monte, CA (46%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in El Monte, CA?

17,710 or 60% of the households in El Monte, CA are renter-occupied while 11,830 or 40% are owner-occupied.

How El Monte Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
El Monte	$1,957
Los Angeles	$2,742
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,969
San Francisco	$3,792
Oakland	$2,625
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Glendale, CA	$2,902
Pasadena, CA	$3,161
Fullerton, CA	$2,528
Downey, CA	$2,261
Azusa, CA	$2,117
Norwalk, CA	$2,353
Bellflower, CA	$2,194
West Covina, CA	$2,422
Arcadia, CA	$2,398
Monrovia, CA	$2,994

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all El Monte apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.