Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
El Monte, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in El Monte
$2,100/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in El Monte is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in El Monte
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,925, whereas a house costs $3,275. 1-bedroom apartments in El Monte run $1,825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | 11% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 |  3% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,185 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,274 | 2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,150 | 11% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown El Monte | $2,160 | |
El Monte Airport | $2,849 | |
Flair Park | $2,150 | |
Mountain View | $2,195 | |
Northwest El Monte | $1,995 | |
Norwood Cherrylee | $2,500 | |
Park El Monte | $2,595 | |
River East | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,925 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,300 | 53% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,275 | 3% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,274
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
12%
Mountain View
Average rent
$2,195
River East
Average rent
$2,150
Northwest El Monte
Average rent
$1,995
Norwood Cherrylee
Average rent
$2,500
Park El Monte
Average rent
$2,595
El Monte Airport
Average rent
$2,849
Downtown El Monte
Average rent
$2,160
Flair Park
Average rent
$2,150
Apartments
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
53%
Houses
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
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
11%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in El Monte, CA is 29% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,972
6%$2,340
3%$2,200
8%$2,374
7%$3,122
19%$3,082
4%$2,500
9%$2,575
4%$2,400
20%$2,497
24%$2,560
15%$2,460
6%Discover rentals in El Monte, CA
1d ago
3850 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,560
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3720 Pine Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
9453 Cortada St, El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2717 Maxson Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,980
Apartment for rent
11h ago
3627 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11900 Magnolia St, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$2,655
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11202 Klingerman St, El Monte, CA 91733
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
Studio
1 bath
$1,740
$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11225 Klingerman St, El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
11h ago
3627 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,900–$2,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3142 La Madera Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
3d ago
11225 Klingerman St, El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2717 Maxson Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,980
Apartment for rent
9h ago
11427 1/2 Garvey Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3850 Penn Mar Ave, El Monte, CA 91732
2 beds
1 bath
$1,560
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Northwest El Monte apartment for rent in El Monte
Studio
1 bath
$1,740
$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3730 Baldwin Ave, El Monte, CA 91731
2 beds
1 bath
$2,125–$2,175
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 $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in El Monte?
Average rent prices in El Monte have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does El Monte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in El Monte is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in El Monte?
The most affordable neighborhoods in El Monte are Northwest El Monte ($1,995/mo), River East ($2,150/mo), and Flair Park ($2,150/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 $84,000/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).