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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Central location
  • Air conditioning
  • Playground
  • Energy-efficient appliances
  • Wood-style flooring
  • Pet-friendly community

Location

12901 Dale Street, Garden Grove, California 92841, United States
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Management

Essex Property Trust, Inc

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Leasing office

(657) 306-5941

Open 

Friday 9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Montejo is highly regarded with a Zumper Expert Rating of 9.6/10, reflecting its excellent value and amenities. The property features a central location, energy-efficient appliances, and a pet-friendly community, contributing to its overall quality rating of 10/10. Additionally, with competitive pricing and transparency in its listing, it stands out within the top 20th percentile for value per square foot in the area, making it an exceptional choice for potential renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.6
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Montejo is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bed 1 Bath (D)2 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$2,577–$2,829 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Montejo

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue Area
CourtyardGardens and Walking Paths
Outdoor SpacePlayground
StorageSwimming Pool

Services

Night PatrolOn-Site Maintenance

Other

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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

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time.

$48

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. Pets must be spayed/neutered.

$50

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$500

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Pets must be spayed/neutered.

$75

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$500

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Building details

Property details

Units124
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About Montejo

HomeApartments in Garden Grove Montejo

We offer Self-Guided Tours by Appointment Only. The lush green courtyards of Montejo apartments in Garden Grove, CA, welcome you to your choice of one- or two-bedroom apartment homes. Enjoy lounging outdoors on your private balcony or patio. Inside, your smartly designed apartment home is well appointed with air conditioning, energy-efficient appliances, expansive closets, and wood-style flooring. Our pet-friendly community features a barbecue area, playground, and inviting swimming pool, allowing you to make the most of the Southern California sunshine. For commuting, our central location makes getting around a breeze. Enjoy a location within close proximity to bus stops and close to Highway 22, 405 and 605 for easy travel around Orange County. Positioned just nine miles from downtown Huntington Beach, you’ll be at the beach in no time. Price reflected is base rent and does not include mandatory or optional fees. Detailed fee information and fee schedules can be found on the community's Leasing Info page on our Essex website.


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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.6
/10
Excellent
Earning an outstanding 9.6 out of 10 overall rating, Montejo is a shining example of a what an exceptional rental property looks like. Most noteworthy, it excels at Amenities and Location—these two characteristics alone make this property an excellent choice for anyone seeking an elevated lifestyle with few trade-offs.
How we rated Montejo
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Montejo stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Montejo stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Montejo offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Montejo has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Montejo.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Montejo has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Really friendly office, nice spacious apartments, new to the area but looks like there will be lots around to do, good location.

Goldi Riyahi

Goldi Riyahi

May 24, 2017

I Love the Montejo apartments! The landscape has a lovely presence and the staff is absolutely amazing!! Everyone is so kind and very accommodating!! Not to mention, if you are looking for convenient freeway access, you got it! The location is perfect if you need easy access to the 22 or the 405, be sure to check it out!

Kayla Carreau

Kayla Carreau

May 16, 2017

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Montejo is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 Montejo compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Garden Grove

2-bedroom apartments at Montejo cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Garden Grove.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Garden Grove
A table of studio rental data trends in Garden Grove
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,797
January 2024$1,780
February 2024$1,650
March 2024$1,700
April 2024$1,800
May 2024$1,828
June 2024$1,789
July 2024$1,866
August 2024$1,829
September 2024$1,568
October 2024$1,775
November 2024$1,860
December 2024$1,817
January 2025$1,766
February 2025$1,865
March 2025$1,718
April 2025$1,783
May 2025$1,882
June 2025$1,931
July 2025$1,832
August 2025$1,698
September 2025$1,685
October 2025$1,681
November 2025$1,610

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$103,080/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,080 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,577.
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Schools near Montejo

Ernest O. Lawrence Elementary School

12521 monroe

garden grove, CA, 92841

K-6Public
B+

Mark Twain Special Center

11802 loara st

garden grove, CA, 92840

K-12Public

James Monroe Elementary School

16225 newhope st

fountain valley, CA, 92708

K-6Public
B+
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Getting around Garden Grove near 12901 Dale Street

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 12901 Dale Street, Garden Grove

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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