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Pet Friendly
- Freeway access
- Freshly renovated house
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140 1/2 Melrose Ave #Monrovia Ca 91016, Monrovia, CA 91016, USA|Monrovia
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Property Overview
Freshly renovated and close to freeway access, the home offers convenient day-to-day living with updated appeal. It also stands out for value for money and nearby access to elementary schooling, while features like tile, vinyl, or hardwood floors and strong local pet services add practical convenience.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 140 1/2 Melrose Ave, Monrovia
Features
| Air Conditioning | Recently Renovated |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 140 1/2 Melrose Ave
Sweet deal!
This listing is 15% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Monrovia.
Available 9/5/26. Located in the heart of Monrovia, this adorable, freshly renovated, little 1 bedroom, 1 bath house sits near the back of the property. Freshly painted, new air conditioner, new laminate floors, new kitchen cabinets, washer/dryer, refrigerator. One off street carport parking space. Tenant pays all utilities. NOTE: This rental utilizes the RUBS program for water and trash. Water has averaged around $40 per month for one person. Trash is $40.60 per month. Very near Old Town Monrovia with its shopping, entertainment, and services. Proximity to restaurants and coffee shops, Vons Supermarket, movie theater, City Hall and Library Park. - Approximately 520 square feet - Security deposit equal to one month’s rent - Lovely Monrovia neighborhood - Close shops and restaurants - Freeway close to Pasadena, Arcadia, Azusa - Easy access to the 210 & 605 freeways - No Smoking or Vaping of any substance on property - Will consider 1 dog (35 pounds or less) or 2 cats. Pet rent of $50/pet and additional deposit will apply. All dogs subject to approval of breed and personality. All animals, including ESAs and service animals, will be screened through pet screening. com and must be up-to-date on vaccinations (for cats - FVRCP; for dogs – rabies), spayed or neutered, and licensed, as required, by the county. The nonrefundable pet screening fee is $30/pet, and must be renewed annually. All dogs subject to approval of breed and personality. (No pit bulls, ASTs, dobermans, German shepherds, or other aggressive breeds). Renter's Insurance is required. If Tenant fails to provide proof of Renter's Insurance, they will be required to pay $15/month Liability to Landlord Insurance fee. Lease Terms: 1 year lease. Shorter terms will be considered at a higher rent. REQUIREMENTS: INCOME OR SAVINGS Verifiable Combined Monthly Gross Income Needed to Qualify is 3x your portion of the rent. Or savings of 12x your portion of the rent as a consistent minimum balance for the previous 6 months. No cosigners will be accepted. 3 Years Rental & Work History A positive landlord (non-family member) reference for the last 3 years No Negative Credit and a FICO score of at least 700 Valid Photo ID required to make an appointment. We use ShowMojo to schedule showings. Please send us an email or text and you will get an automated response with a link allowing you to schedule your viewing. Viewings are only scheduled about 3-4 days in advance, so if a date does not show up as available, that may be why. A valid photo ID is required to set an appointment. We require ALL prospective applicants to come in person and groups to come together for a single viewing. We do not offer Zoom or other online options for viewing. We need to meet each person in person. Please do not ask to apply unless you are able to come in person to view it. No exceptions. Applications are only accepted from those who have come in person to view the property. We will not process any applications from individuals who have not personally come to view the unit. Mandatory Animal and Pet Screening:"All Tenants/Applicants are required to complete a third-party animal profile through PetScreening.com, regardless of whether the household owns a pet. This includes registering a profile for household pets, emotional support animals (ESAs), service animals, or submitting a 'no pet/no animal' declaration. Application processing and lease compliance are contingent upon the completion and updating of th..
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 140 1/2 Melrose Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Monrovia |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 91016 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Monrovia
1-bedroom apartments at 140 1/2 Melrose Ave cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Monrovia.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Monrovia
Monrovia
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,115 |
| October 2024 | $2,112 |
| November 2024 | $2,102 |
| December 2024 | $2,090 |
| January 2025 | $2,088 |
| February 2025 | $1,998 |
| March 2025 | $2,032 |
| April 2025 | $2,089 |
| May 2025 | $2,059 |
| June 2025 | $2,210 |
| July 2025 | $2,148 |
| August 2025 | $2,099 |
| September 2025 | $2,108 |
| October 2025 | $2,280 |
| November 2025 | $2,435 |
| December 2025 | $2,255 |
| January 2026 | $2,196 |
| February 2026 | $2,149 |
| March 2026 | $2,070 |
| April 2026 | $2,058 |
| May 2026 | $2,099 |
| June 2026 | $2,096 |
| July 2026 | $2,126 |
| August 2026 | $2,236 |
| September 2026 | $2,271 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $2,115 |
| October 2024 | $2,112 |
| November 2024 | $2,102 |
| December 2024 | $2,090 |
| January 2025 | $2,088 |
| February 2025 | $1,998 |
| March 2025 | $2,032 |
| April 2025 | $2,089 |
| May 2025 | $2,059 |
| June 2025 | $2,210 |
| July 2025 | $2,148 |
| August 2025 | $2,099 |
| September 2025 | $2,108 |
| October 2025 | $2,280 |
| November 2025 | $2,435 |
| December 2025 | $2,255 |
| January 2026 | $2,196 |
| February 2026 | $2,149 |
| March 2026 | $2,070 |
| April 2026 | $2,058 |
| May 2026 | $2,099 |
| June 2026 | $2,096 |
| July 2026 | $2,126 |
| August 2026 | $2,236 |
| September 2026 | $2,271 |
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Can I afford to live at 140 1/2 Melrose Ave #Monrovia Ca 91016?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$79,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,995.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $2,100 |
Schools near 140 1/2 Melrose Ave
Mayflower Elementary School
210 n mayflower ave
monrovia, CA, 91016
K-5Public
A
Mountain Park
950 s mountain ave
monrovia, CA, 91016
K-12Public
C+
Duff Language Magnet Academy
7830 dorothy ave
rosemead, CA, 91770
K-6Public
B+
Covina-Valley Learning Options Academy
758 w grondahl st
covina, CA, 91722
K-12Public
Garvey School District Head Start - State Preschool
795 pepper st
monterey park, CA, 91755
PKPublic
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Getting around Monrovia near 140 1/2 Melrose Ave #Monrovia Ca 91016
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 140 1/2 Melrose Ave #Monrovia Ca 91016, Monrovia
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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