Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Average rent in
South El Monte, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South El Monte
$2,550/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in South El Monte is $2,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South El Monte
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,065, whereas a house costs $3,697. 1-bedroom apartments in South El Monte run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 5% |  22% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 7% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | No Change | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South El Monte | $2,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,065 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,580 | 59% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,697 | 45% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
South El Monte
Average rent
$2,875
Apartments
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,580
Last 30 days
59%
Houses
Average rent
$3,697
Last 30 days
45%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
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
31%higher than the national median
63%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South El Monte, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bradbury, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,180
12%$2,500
71%$2,495
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$2,700
25%$2,087
41%$3,150
21%$2,200
30%$2,550
10%$2,500
15%$2,554
6%$2,199
31%Discover rentals in South El Monte, CA
1d ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South El Monte
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South El Monte
49 Aria St, South El Monte, CA 91733
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in South El Monte
49 Aria St, South El Monte, CA 91733
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South El Monte
17 Aria St, South El Monte, CA 91733
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
House 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 $2,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South El Monte?
Average rent prices in South El Monte have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does South El Monte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South El Monte is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $102,000/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).