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

Rental Market Trends in South El Monte, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in South El Monte, CA is $2,700 per month, which is 39% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

0.0%No change month over month

5.5%$140 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,583

HOUSES

$3,000

TOWNHOUSES

$2,500

As of September 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in South El Monte, CA at $2,500 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,000 per month. Apartments average $2,583 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,595
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,700

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in South El Monte, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,595 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,595
4 Bedrooms	$995
All	$2,500

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in South El Monte, CA is $2,500 per month, followed by $3,595 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $995 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,100
3 Bedrooms	$3,050
4 Bedrooms	$4,300
All	$3,050

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in South El Monte, CA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $3,050 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,300 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$3,000
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,000

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom house in South El Monte, CA is $2,450 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom house.