Parker
4640 Arden Way,
El Monte, CA 91731
$1,600 - $2,350
Studio - 2 Beds
El Monte
El Monte, CA Area Guide
One of the LA area’s most cost-effective places to live.
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Rent for houses and apartments is very affordable in El Monte, compared many other LA-area communities. This, combined with the fact that downtown Los Angeles is less than 15 miles away by car, makes El Monte an attractive option for commuters on a budget. Metrolink rail service also connects El Monte with the rest of the greater LA area. Several outdoor recreation facilities are nearby, including Whittier Narrows Golf Course to the southwest and California Country Club due south. The massive Angeles National Forest is nearby as well, offering virtually unlimited outdoor exploration for the adventurous.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in El Monte, CA is $1,346 for a studio, $1,447 for one bedroom, $1,646 for two bedrooms, and $1,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in El Monte has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,447/month
459 Sq Ft
House
$3,783/month
1,603 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,940/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly El Monte, CA is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
70
/ 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
48
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
60
/ 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Schools
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whittier Narrows Nature Center
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
- Los Angeles County Arboretum
- Santa Fe Dam Nature Center
- Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.