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Rental Market Trends in El Monte, CA

What is the average rent in El Monte, CA?

$1,477/month

Average Rent

460 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in El Monte, CA is $1,477 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means El Monte rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in El Monte, you can expect to pay about $1,351 per month for a studio, $1,477 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,670 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,995 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,351/month
366 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,477/month
460 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,670/month
636 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,995/month
628 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,525/month
707 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,265/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,397/month
1,973 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,066/month
1,284 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in El Monte, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $13 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in El Monte, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in El Monte, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
1% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
57% $1,001 - $1,500/month
28% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in El Monte?

Based on current rent prices, Arden Village is the most affordable neighborhood in El Monte.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Village
$1,836/month
600 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in El Monte?

Based on current rent prices, Arden Village is the most expensive neighborhood in El Monte.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Village
$1,836/month
600 Sq Ft

Which El Monte neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in El Monte with the most apartments available is Arden Village .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Arden Village
$1,836/month
600 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in El Monte, CA?

Because the average rent in El Monte is $1,477, you’ll want to make about $4,923 per month or $59,076 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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El Monte, CA

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Apartment Averages

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El Monte, CA

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Apartment communities in El Monte we think you'll love

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4640 Arden Way,
El Monte, CA 91731

$1,605 - $1,950

Studio - 2 Beds

Aston at Gateway

Aston at Gateway

10568 Gateway Promenade,
El Monte, CA 91731

$2,140 - $3,774 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Regency-Baldwin Apartments

Regency-Baldwin Apartments

3814 Baldwin Ave,
El Monte, CA 91731

$1,800

1 Bed

Atrium

Atrium

3733 Gibson Rd,
El Monte, CA 91731

$1,650

1-2 Beds

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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