Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Average rent in
South El Monte, CA

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Last updated on March 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South El Monte, CA is $2,850. This is +49%, or $940, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,850

decreased by20%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

11

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South El Monte, CA is $2,850. This is +49%, or $940, higher than the national average.

$2.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

56%
38%
6%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

54%
46%
Owner-occupied
Renter-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.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in South El Monte, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
South El Monte, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in South El Monte, CA have decreased by 8% in the last month and have decreased by 20% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
South El Monte, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in South El Monte, CA is $2,150. A 1-bedroom apartment in South El Monte, CA costs about $1,900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in South El Monte, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,950

1%

-

2 bedroom

$2,750

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,500

19%

4%

4 bedroom

$5,800

No Change

46%

Studio

$1,395

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,800

Last year

46%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South El Monte, CA to other cities

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

South El Monte

Median rent price$2,850
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,180
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South El Monte, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Bradbury, CA.

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APT EDWARDS - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

APT EDWARDS

2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195–$2,295

Apartment for rent

2532 N Edwards Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

2532 N Edwards Ave

2532 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733

3 beds

2 baths

$2,850

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1837 Fruitvale Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,400

House for rent

2544 Dorris St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in South El Monte

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2544 Dorris St #1, South El Monte, CA 91733

4 beds

3.5 baths

$4,000

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