Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
El Monte, CA

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,200

increased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

43

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in El Monte, CA is $2,200. This is +16%, or $300, higher than the national average.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
65%
22%
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 increased by 5% 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 $1,850. A 1-bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA costs about $1,725 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 $3,425.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,725

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,375

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,275

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

14%

Studio

$1,500

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,275

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

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$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,220
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in El Monte, CA is 32% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.

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Penn Mar Ave 3850 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Penn Mar Ave 3850

3850 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732

2 beds

1 bath

$1,560

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Seaman Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

Seaman Apartments

3041 Seaman Ave, El Monte, CA 91733

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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Baldwin Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Baldwin Apartments

3730 Baldwin Ave, El Monte, CA 91731

2 beds

1 bath

$2,125

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11323 1/2 Schmidt Rd #11323 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 BR, 1 BA in Mountain View

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3 beds

1 bath

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Available Jan 8

4002 Maxson Road #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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3 beds

3 baths

$3,195

$3,000

Price drop

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Available Jan 26

3909 Glen Way #3909 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Norwood Cherrylee apartment for rent in El Monte

3 BR, 1 BA in Norwood Cherrylee

3909 Glen Way #3909, El Monte, CA 91731

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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Available Dec 31

3751 La Madera Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

River East house for rent in El Monte

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3751 La Madera Ave, El Monte, CA 91732

4 beds

1 bath

$3,000

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Sastre Apts & House - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.9

Very good

Sastre Apts & House

3065 Sastre Ave, El Monte, CA 91733

3 beds

2 baths

$3,195

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