Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
El Monte, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in El Monte
$2,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in El Monte is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Monte
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of El Monte rentals at each price point
Rent trends in El Monte, CA
Average rent prices in El Monte have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
El Monte, CA
Rent prices in El Monte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in El Monte is $1,912, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in El Monte run $1,722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,575 |  9% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,722 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,195 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,350 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $4,800 | 5% | 28% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown El Monte | $2,397 | |
El Monte Airport | $2,390 | |
Flair Park | $2,200 | |
Mountain View | $1,990 | |
Northwest El Monte | $2,200 | |
Norwood Cherrylee | $2,500 | |
Park El Monte | $2,397 | |
River East | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,912 | 2% | 7% | |
Condos | $3,500 | 169% | 89% | |
Houses | $3,700 | 14% | 20% | |
Rooms | $900 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,722
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
28%
River East
Average rent
$2,300
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,990
Norwood Cherrylee
Average rent
$2,500
Northwest El Monte
Average rent
$2,200
Park El Monte
Average rent
$2,397
El Monte Airport
Average rent
$2,390
Downtown El Monte
Average rent
$2,397
Flair Park
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,912
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
169%
Last year
89%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
20%
Rooms
Average rent
$900
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.
How does rent in El Monte, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in El Monte and Arcadia by all bedroom counts and property types.
El Monte
5%higher than the national median
87%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Monte, CA is 44% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.
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18%$2,550
7%$2,156
10%$2,300
1%$3,700
17%$3,170
2%$2,500
9%$2,700
4%$2,404
35%$2,475
8%$2,560
8%$2,833
16%Discover rentals in El Monte, CA
4d ago
3850 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,560
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
3720 Pine Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4h ago
9453 Cortada St, El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mountain View apartment for rent in El Monte
12328 Felipe St #2, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
11690 Ramona Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
1 bed
1 bath
$1,930
Price dropped $736Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
11202 Klingerman St, El Monte, CA 91733
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 9
2d ago
11225 Klingerman St, El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
Studio
1 bath
$1,745
Price dropped $587Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Price dropped $398Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
1 bed
1 bath
$1,930
Price dropped $736Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
3142 La Madera Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,620
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2717 Maxson Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,980
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
11509 Bryant Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
Studio
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2820 Meeker Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
13h ago
3720 Pine Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
3432 La Madera Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
11636 Garvey Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
Studio
1 bath
$1,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
9842 Loftus Dr, El Monte, CA 91731
2 beds
1 bath
$2,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for El Monte, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the El Monte rental market.
How much is rent in El Monte?
The average rent in El Monte is $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Monte?
Average rent prices in El Monte have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does El Monte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Monte is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Monte?
The most affordable neighborhoods in El Monte are Mountain View ($1,990/mo), Northwest El Monte ($2,200/mo), and Flair Park ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in El Monte?
To comfortably afford rent in El Monte, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in El Monte?
June offers the best rental deals in El Monte, with rents running about 17% lower than November's peak prices. March and January see the most competition among renters, while December and November tend to be less competitive.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).