Average Rent in El Monte, CA

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Current Versus Historical El Monte, CA Rents

El Monte rentals average $1,299 for a studio rental to $3,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,775, or roughly $30 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $929 (-41.70%) year-over-year from $2,228 to $1,299. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $559 (-24.22%) year-over-year from $2,309 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $172 (-6.11%) year-over-year from $2,822 to $2,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (0.92%) year-over-year from $3,250 to $3,280. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (7.73%) year-over-year from $3,667 to $3,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 29.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.63% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,299	$2,228 (-41.70%)	$2,582 (-49.69%)
1 BR	$33.29	$1,750	$2,309 (-24.22%)	$1,640 (6.71%)
2 BR	$32.57	$2,650	$2,822 (-6.11%)	$2,104 (25.94%)
3 BR	$30.05	$3,280	$3,250 (0.92%)	$2,900 (13.10%)
4+ BR	$27.14	$3,950	$3,667 (7.73%)	$3,425 (15.33%)

Historical Rents in El Monte, CA

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Top Cities Near El Monte

There are a total of 5 cities nearby El Monte. The average rent in El Monte is currently $2,850 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Whittier, CA, with an average rent of $2,625, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near El Monte, CA is Arcadia, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,673 per month.

Let's compare El Monte, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in El Monte, CA is 38.18% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in El Monte, CA are about 19.57% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near El Monte, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Whittier, CA	$1,750	$1,950	$2,650	$2,625
Monrovia, CA	$1,795	$1,895	$2,750	$2,800
Alhambra, CA	$1,600	$1,875	$2,650	$2,850
Pasadena, CA	$2,200	$2,400	$3,446	$3,325
Arcadia, CA	$2,275	$1,950	$3,100	$3,673

Top Neighborhoods Near El Monte

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near El Monte

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near El Monte

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near El Monte, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,875.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,709. That's at least $50 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near El Monte, CA is $2,173 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,025 per month. Which comes out to $36 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in El Monte, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91801, Alhambra, CA	$1,600	$1,995	$2,600	$2,850
91016, Monrovia, CA	$1,773	$1,975	$2,750	$2,800
91107, Pasadena, CA	$1,645	$2,560	$3,300	$3,500
91101, Pasadena, CA	$2,200	$2,350	$3,675	$2,900

Frequently Asked Questions - El Monte Average Rents

What is the average rent price in El Monte, CA?

The average monthly rental price for El Monte, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,775. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do El Monte, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in El Monte, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in El Monte, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,299. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in El Monte.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,803 and an average price per square feet of $33.29. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Monte.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $32.57. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in El Monte.

How have rent prices in El Monte, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in El Monte, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in El Monte, CA?

A reasonable rent price in El Monte, CA is around $2,220/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.