Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
El Monte, CA

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA is $2,000. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

decreased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

42

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA is $2,000. This is +3%, or $50, higher than the national average.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
73%
17%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

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 price trends in
El Monte, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
El Monte, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in El Monte, CA is $1,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA costs about $1,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,175. Houses for rent in El Monte, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,175.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,721

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,125

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$3,100

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,500

7%

32%

Studio

$1,395

4%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,721

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

32%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Monte, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.

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Penn Mar Ave 3850 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Whistler 3433 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

Whistler 3433

3433 Whistler Ave, El Monte, CA 91732

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

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11901 Deana St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River East house for rent in El Monte

Single Family Residence - El Monte, CA

11901 Deana St #B, El Monte, CA 91732

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

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4276 Maxson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Norwood Cherrylee house for rent in El Monte

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11219 - 11225 Elliott Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

11219 - 11225 Elliott Ave

11219 Elliott Ave, El Monte, CA 91733

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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11220 1/2 Concert St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte

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Maxson 2917-2921 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

Maxson 2917-2921

2917 1/2 Maxson Rd, El Monte, CA 91732

3 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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11903 Deana St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River East house for rent in El Monte

Single Family Residence - El Monte, CA

11903 Deana St, El Monte, CA 91732

3 beds

2 baths

$2,800

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