Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Average rent in
South El Monte, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South El Monte
$2,600/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in South El Monte is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $660 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South El Monte
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South El Monte rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South El Monte, CA
Average rent prices in South El Monte have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 32% 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
South El Monte, CA
Rent prices in South El Monte vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South El Monte is $2,520, whereas a house costs $4,150. 1-bedroom apartments in South El Monte run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 |  7% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 5% | 137% | |
4 bedroom | $4,450 | 1% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South El Monte | $2,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,520 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,700 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,150 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $840 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
137%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
South El Monte
Average rent
$2,550
Apartments
Average rent
$2,520
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$3,700
Houses
Average rent
$4,150
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$840
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.
How does rent in South El Monte, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South El Monte and Bradbury by all bedroom counts and property types.
South El Monte
34%higher than the national median
69%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South El Monte, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Bradbury, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,285
26%$2,297
27%$2,200
6%$2,125
$2,750
9%$2,200
21%$2,915
8%$3,250
$2,500
$2,185
19%$2,175
24%$1,750
33%Discover rentals in South El Monte, CA
5d+ ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in South El Monte
49 Aria St, South El Monte, CA 91733
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,600
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in South El Monte
49 Aria St, South El Monte, CA 91733
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South El Monte, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the South El Monte rental market.
How much is rent in South El Monte?
The average rent in South El Monte is $2,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South El Monte?
Average rent prices in South El Monte have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 32% since last year.
How does South El Monte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South El Monte is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $660 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South El Monte?
To comfortably afford rent in South El Monte, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).