Average Rent in El Monte, CA
4 apartment buildings, 4 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,471/mo
Cheapest
$752/mo
Properties
4
Units
4
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in El Monte, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
El Monte, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Sunny Garden Apartments
13712 Sunkist Dr, La Puente, CA 91746, USA
Lotus Property Services, Inc.
4157 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
Aston at Gateway
10568 Gateway Prom, El Monte
Ramona Property Managers, Inc.
11401 Valley Blvd #209, El Monte
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunny Garden Apartments 13712 Sunkist Dr, La Puente, CA 91746, USA | $752 | $1,036 | $1.73 | 4.1 (9) | 3 |
| 2 | Lotus Property Services, Inc. 4157 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA | $2,775 | $2,775 | $2.64 | 4.7 (673) | 1 |
| 3 | Aston at Gateway 10568 Gateway Prom, El Monte | -- | -- | -- | 4.8 (266) | 0 |
| 4 | Ramona Property Managers, Inc. 11401 Valley Blvd #209, El Monte | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (57) | 0 |
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Sunny Garden Apartments
4.1 (9)13712 Sunkist Dr, La Puente, CA 91746, USA
Lotus Property Services, Inc.
4.7 (673)4157 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
Aston at Gateway
4.8 (266)10568 Gateway Prom, El Monte
Ramona Property Managers, Inc.
4.3 (57)11401 Valley Blvd #209, El Monte
El Monte, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,471 per month, based on 4 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $752 at Sunny Garden Apartments to $2,775 at Lotus Property Services, Inc..
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,036/mo | $752/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $2,775/mo | $2,775/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in El Monte, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in El Monte, CA averages $1,036/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,775/mo. At the local median household income of $64,484, that works out to 27% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in El Monte, CA at $1,677/mo. The current tracked market average runs 12% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in El Monte, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Monte, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,471/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($752/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in El Monte, CA is $64,484 , about 9% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in El Monte, CA
Overall prices in El Monte, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by El Monte, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,471 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $6,815/mo |
Population
107,066
Median household income
$64,484
Census median rent
$1,677/mo
Rent as % of income
36.2%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How El Monte, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs El Monte, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +95% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +118% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | +55% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | +72% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | +87% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +128% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in El Monte, CA?
The average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,471 per month, based on 4 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in El Monte, CA?
The lowest available rent in El Monte, CA starts at $752 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in El Monte, CA average $1,036/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $752/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in El Monte, CA average $2,775/mo. Units start from $2,775/mo across 1 units currently listed.
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