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Last updated on August 14, 2026
Average rent in
South El Monte, South El Monte, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South El Monte
$2,600/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in South El Monte is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $675 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, South El Monte, CA
Average rent prices in South El Monte have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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, 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 $2,497, whereas a house costs $3,650. 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 | $1,825 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 16% |  123% | |
4 bedroom | $4,995 | 1% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Flair Park | $2,350 | |
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District | $1,980 | |
Irwindale | $2,300 | |
Park El Monte | $1,925 | |
South San Gabriel | $2,497 | |
Whittier Narrows | $2,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,497 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,775 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,650 | 28% | No Change | |
Rooms | $885 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
123%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
26%
Flair Park
Average rent
$2,350
Park El Monte
Average rent
$1,925
Irwindale
Average rent
$2,300
Whittier Narrows
Average rent
$2,400
South San Gabriel
Average rent
$2,497
Hadley Greenleaf Historic District
Average rent
$1,980
Apartments
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$3,775
Houses
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
28%
Rooms
Average rent
$885
The table above reflects average rent prices in South El Monte, 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, South El Monte, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South El Monte and Flair Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
South El Monte
35%higher than the national median
22%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South El Monte, South El Monte, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Flair Park, El Monte, CA.
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22h ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2704 Humbert Ave #NONE, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,100
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5d+ ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
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5d+ 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
10621 Garvey Avenue 1/2 5, South El Monte, CA 91733
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
House for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
2 baths
$3,295
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
$2,600
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2500 Edwards Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195–$2,295
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Apartment for rent in South El Monte
2704 Humbert Ave #NONE, South El Monte, CA 91733
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in South El Monte
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South El Monte, 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 8, 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 19% since last year.
How does South El Monte rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South El Monte is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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).