What's the average rent in El Monte, CA?

Rental Market Trends in El Monte, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in El Monte, CA is $2,195 per month, which is 13% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,195

2.1%$45 increase month-over-month

-4.6%-$105 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,088

HOUSES

$3,000

TOWNHOUSES

$3,280

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in El Monte, CA at $2,088 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $3,280 per month. Houses average $3,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,850
2 Bedrooms	$2,200
3 Bedrooms	$3,299
4 Bedrooms	$2,066
All	$2,195

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in El Monte, CA is $1,850 per month, followed by $2,200 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,299 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,066 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,150
3 Bedrooms	$3,580
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$3,280

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in El Monte, CA is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,150 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,580 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,803
2 Bedrooms	$2,195
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$900
All	$2,050

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in El Monte, CA is $1,803 per month, followed by $2,195 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,150 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $900 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,880
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$3,000

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in El Monte, CA is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,880 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom house.