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Rental Market Trends in South El Monte, CA

What is the average rent in South El Monte, CA?

$940/month

Average Rent

217 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in South El Monte, CA is $940 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in South El Monte more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in South El Monte, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $940 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,342 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,685 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$940/month
217 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,342/month
387 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,685/month
729 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in South El Monte, CA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in South El Monte, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
29% $1,001 - $1,500/month
57% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in South El Monte is $940, you’ll want to make about $3,133 per month or $37,596 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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South El Monte, CA

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18 Larry Beard Dr

18 Larry Beard Dr

18 Larry Beard Dr,
South El Monte, CA 91733

$3,400

3 Beds

1 Aria St

1 Aria St

1 Aria St,
South El Monte, CA 91733

$4,000

4 Beds

1837 Fruitvale Ave

1837 Fruitvale Ave

1837 Fruitvale Ave,
El Monte, CA 91733

$3,400

3 Beds

11039 Dodson St

11039 Dodson St

11039 Dodson St,
El Monte, CA 91733

$2,100

1 Bed

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United States California South El Monte Rental Trends

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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