Average Rent in El Monte, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
El Monte, CA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA is $1,995. This is +1% higher than the national average.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,995

9%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

34

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA is $1,995. This is +1% higher than the national average.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

12%

65%

22%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

58%

42%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
El Monte, CA
The monthly rent for an apartment in El Monte, CA is $1,797. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA costs about $1,795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,099. Houses for rent in El Monte, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,222.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$1,795	1%	2%
2 bedroom	$2,175	1%	5%
3 bedroom	$3,500	No Change	16%
4 bedroom	$4,845	2%	41%
Studio	$1,795	No Change	16%

		Comparables
Downtown El Monte	$2,920
El Monte Airport	$2,095
Flair Park	$2,395
Mountain View	$2,112
Northwest El Monte	$1,995
Norwood Cherrylee	$2,150
Park El Monte	$1,850
River East	$1,970

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,845

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

The table above reflects average rent prices in El Monte, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in El Monte, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in El Monte, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arcadia, CA.

El Monte

Median rent price$1,995

1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,347

69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Monte, CA is 40% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.

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2537 Bryce Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA

11226 Elliott Ave, El Monte, CA 91733, USA

3709 Gibson Rd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA

2214 Silverbay Ave, El Monte, CA 91732, USA

11120 Legion Dr, El Monte, CA 91731, USA

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4501 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA

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9734 Rio Hondo Pkwy, El Monte, CA 91733, USA

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Discover rentals in El Monte, CA

Penn Mar Ave 3850 - Photo 1 of 1

Income restricted

16h ago

8.6

Very good

Penn Mar Ave 3850

3850 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732

2 beds

1 bath

$1,560

Apartment for rent

Cortada 9453 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

9453 Cortada St, El Monte, CA 91733

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Bonwood Rd 11112 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Bonwood Rd 11112

11112 Bonwood Rd, El Monte, CA 91733

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

3733 Gibson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte

3733 Gibson Rd, El Monte, CA 91731

2 beds

1 bath

$2,099

Apartment for rent

3709 Gibson Rd #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte

3709 Gibson Rd. #8 El Monte, CA. 91731

3709 Gibson Rd #8, El Monte, CA 91731

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 6

Parkview Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

River East apartment for rent in El Monte

Parkview Terrace Apartments

3627 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Apartment for rent

11324 Ranchito St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Norwood Cherrylee house for rent in El Monte

Single Family Residence - El Monte, CA

11324 Ranchito St, El Monte, CA 91732

3 beds

2 baths

$2,950

House for rent

12418 Magnolia St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Mountain View house for rent in El Monte

12418 Magnolia St, El Monte, CA 91732

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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