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Average Rent in EL Monte CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in EL Monte CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,471/mo
Lowest Available
$752/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in EL Monte CA
Compare average rent across EL Monte CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Monte 91006 | $2,775 | $2,775 | 1 | 1 |
| El Monte 91746 | $1,036 | $752 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in EL Monte CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in EL Monte CA is $1,471 per month across 2 apartment communities and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is Sunny Garden Apartments starting at $752/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,036/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,775/mo.
Prices range from $752 to $2,775 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
EL Monte CA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in EL Monte CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in EL Monte CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Garden Apartments | $752/mo | $1,036/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
| Lotus Property Services, Inc. | $2,775/mo | $2,775/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for EL Monte CA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in EL Monte CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$59,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,471/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($752/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Cost of living in EL Monte CA
We only have live rent data for EL Monte CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,471 |
| Estimated total | $1,471/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Explore EL Monte CA Apartments
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