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Highlights

  • Convenient location
  • Thoughtfully updated finishes
  • New laminate flooring
  • New window blinds

Location

643 El Mercado Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754, USA|Monterey Park
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Management

Lotus Property Services, Inc

Leasing office

(626) 734-2247

Property Overview

643ElMe is highly rated by Zumper with an overall score of 8.5, reflecting its strong appeal for renters. It features thoughtfully updated finishes, including new laminate flooring and blinds, contributing to its impressive amenities rating of 9.0. Located conveniently near essential services, the property’s competitive pricing and transparency in management further enhance its attractiveness, making it an appealing option for potential renters.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 643ElMe is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 643ElMe has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,700 /mo1 unit availableDiscover a well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Monterey Park, CA. The unit features a gas stove and refrigerator in the kitchen, complemented by new laminate flooring throughout and new window blinds for added privacy and light control. Thoughtfully updated finishes provide a comfortable, move-in-ready space in a convenient location close to local shops and transit options. 650 CREDIT NO BANKRUPTCIES NO EVICTION NO PETS INCOME MUST BE 2.5 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL DEBBY 626 734-2247

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Amenities for 643ElMe

Apartment Amenities

New Laminate FlooringNew Window Blinds

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Services

Water Trash
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 643ElMe

HomeApartments in Monterey ParkMonterey Park 643ElMe

Discover a well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in Monterey Park, CA. The unit features a gas stove and refrigerator in the kitchen, complemented by new laminate flooring throughout and new window blinds for added privacy and light control. Thoughtfully updated finishes provide a comfortable, move-in-ready space in a convenient location close to local shops and transit options. 650 CREDIT NO BANKRUPTCIES NO EVICTION NO PETS INCOME MUST BE 2.5 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL DEBBY 626 734-2247


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 643ElMe is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 643ElMe has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 643ElMe
Price·10A 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.
643ElMe offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
643ElMe goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including water trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 643ElMe receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
643ElMe is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A 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.
While 643ElMe does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
643ElMe provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 643ElMe compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Monterey Park

1-bedroom apartments at 643ElMe cost about 13% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Monterey Park.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Monterey Park
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,975
May 2024$1,966
June 2024$1,986
July 2024$1,996
August 2024$1,973
September 2024$1,950
October 2024$1,981
November 2024$1,960
December 2024$1,989
January 2025$1,909
February 2025$1,897
March 2025$1,895
April 2025$1,824
May 2025$1,830
June 2025$1,980
July 2025$1,995
August 2025$1,917
September 2025$1,979
October 2025$1,970
November 2025$1,928
December 2025$1,950
January 2026$1,972
February 2026$1,972
March 2026$1,970
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Monterey Park
MonthMedian Rent
April 2024$1,975
May 2024$1,966
June 2024$1,986
July 2024$1,996
August 2024$1,973
September 2024$1,950
October 2024$1,981
November 2024$1,960
December 2024$1,989
January 2025$1,909
February 2025$1,897
March 2025$1,895
April 2025$1,824
May 2025$1,830
June 2025$1,980
July 2025$1,995
August 2025$1,917
September 2025$1,979
October 2025$1,970
November 2025$1,928
December 2025$1,950
January 2026$1,972
February 2026$1,972
March 2026$1,970

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$68,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,700.
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Schools near 643ElMe

Brightwood Elementary School

1701 brightwood st

monterey park, CA, 91754

K-8Public
A

Garvey School District Head Start - State Preschool

795 pepper st

monterey park, CA, 91755

PKPublic

Fourth Street Primary Center

469 amalia ave

los angeles, CA, 90022

K-1Public

Duff Language Magnet Academy

7830 dorothy ave

rosemead, CA, 91770

K-6Public
B+

Whittier Independent Study

5777 lockheed ave

whittier, CA, 90606

K-8Public
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Getting around Monterey Park near 643 El Mercado Ave

Walking

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

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

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 643 El Mercado Ave, Monterey Park

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
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

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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