Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Average rent in
South El Monte, CA

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Last updated on May 6, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South El Monte, CA is $3,400. This is +74%, or $1,450, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Median rent

$3,400

increased by19%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

19

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in South El Monte, CA is $3,400. This is +74%, or $1,450, higher than the national average.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

46%
46%
4%
4%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$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.

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 12% in the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $2,195. A 1-bedroom apartment in South El Monte, CA costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,195. Houses for rent in South El Monte, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,900.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,900

11%

85%

2 bedroom

$2,325

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,500

64%

22%

4 bedroom

$4,500

1%

36%

Studio

$1,500

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Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

85%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

64%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

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$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South El Monte, CA is 26% higher than the median rent in Bradbury, CA.

More data insights and reports

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