148 1/2 E Altern St #A, Monrovia, CA 91016
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$2,400/mo

Original price: $2,500
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 760 sqft

148 1/2 E Altern St #A, Monrovia, CA 91016

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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Dogs allowed
Dishwasher
Washer, Dryer
Wall Furnace & Wall Units
$2,400 deposit

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 148 1/2 E Altern St #A.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Ample natural lightNewer appliances includedIn-unit laundry
Newly Built 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom ADU for Lease 760 Sq. Ft.

This modern 760-square-foot ADU was newly constructed three years ago. The property consists of two separate units. The available unit offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, while the adjoining one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit is currently occupied.

Property Highlights
Modern design with high-quality finishes
Newer appliances included
Open-concept living and dining area
In-unit laundry
Ample natural light
Quiet neighborhood
One designated parking space inside the gate
Free street parking with no permit required
No garage
Utilities

An additional $180 per month covers electricity, water, and gas. Tenants are responsible for their own trash service and internet.

Showing Information

The listing photos were taken before the current tenants moved in approximately one year ago. Prospective tenants are welcome to schedule an in-person tour.

To request a showing, please create a Zillow account with a completed user profile and then text Rain Wong to schedule an appointment.

12 month lease minimum

Details for 148 1/2 E Altern St #A

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: 29 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowSmall dogs allowedDeposit: $2,400

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Policies and fees

Pet policy

Dogs
Allowed
  • Size allowed
    Small
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 8, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,400
Price decreased by 4%
Sep 2, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,500
Sep 26, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,500
Sep 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,500
Price decreased by 4%
Aug 27, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,600
Price decreased by 4%

Rental Market Trends in Monrovia

Last updated Nov 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,597/mo
Average rent
$2.7K
$100MoM
Available listings
137
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What Locals Say about Monrovia

At least 409 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 38 % Say there are community events

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  • Shesobudha
    "I live with my Parents, once again years ago, and as my body has Cancer, I am back again. Monrovia extremely, safe! Great schools side walks town center Historical homes, craftsman built and unique mixture of statues universalized people. Seriously you can find a home, buy it! Great investments Right out from the city of LA County"
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  • Shan Lin
    "I love living here , area is safe and very convenient , many restaurants, grocery stores, department stores and convenience stores. Love the old town Monrovia and the farmers market and very Friday night which is very family and kids friendly!"
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  • Ccdoolittle
    "I commute or walking to stores Easy bus stops Necessary things are close and over for citizens is discounted "
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  • Arlanna Jackson
    "Peaceful and quiet, friendly neighbors all the stores and food places are very convenient walking distance"
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  • P222gnymdy
    "I have lived here for 4 years and have enjoyed every minute. Great downtown and always something going on. "
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  • Vermillionm19
    "210 usually gets packed. So I have to leave a little earlier. Other than that it’s fine. Very smooth ride and easy to get around. "
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  • Y5bfkcccgs
    "I’ve worked in this area for years and loved it and only moved into this town this past year and it’s been a really peaceful neighborhood that feels super safe to live in! "
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  • Pescadi123
    "Privacy and people are pleasant. There are many restaurants and stores close. I feel safe and feel I can walk around with confidence. "
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  • Christa Serrano
    "Cars tend to avoid stop signs and speed limits, keep your kids safe inside your yards if they play outside"
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  • Miguel Cardenas
    "The neighborhood is nice and quiet. Sometimes too quiet. The parks are nice and clean. There are plenty of hiking trails and the downtown area is very oldtown feeling. "
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  • Natedelrosario
    "There are a lot of dog owners here.. most of the owners are friendly and seem to have control of their dogs, no problems with aggressive dogs or out of control dogs.. they pick up after their dogs all the time "
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  • Natedelrosario
    "Streets are safe And everyone looks out for one another .. there’s old town Monrovia down myrtle street that has Great shops and food "
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  • Psdspeaks
    "Great schools! Wonderful parks and several grocery stores. The ppl are friendly and the community is safe. "
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  • Kimsamuels2005
    "It is convenient for me to get to my work. The gold line is easily accessible to take me to LA when I have a need."
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  • Acnegrete2
    "Love the area, it is very family friendly. And also very quiet but lively at the same time. Great food, lots of parks, and the community has many events. "
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  • Erin
    "I commute 20 minutes to work. With traffic, it can take up to 30 minutes max. Traffic around Monrovia is not bad. "
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  • Veronica M.
    "There is a lovely new dog park opening soon. However some of the sidewalks in this neighborhood are grown over/covered in grass, so it can be tough walking if you don’t want to go into the street. "
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  • Anon
    "Not every dog owner cleans up after their dog. It’s a consistent problem that people put up signs that tell them to not walk by their house "
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  • Sam
    "They love their afternoon walks., sometimes you see neighbors walking the dog’s together., alway saying hi to others.. you feel welcome when you walk by them"
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  • Christinamassey
    "Very easy Frwy access, currently 15 min to work but normal commute time can be a problem with 40 min trips on the 210."
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  • Susan L.
    "Great neighbors and community. Cannot speak to schools as my children went to private schools. People look out for one another. I LOVE living in Monrovia. Great cross-section of age groups."
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  • Sherwin B.
    "Love Monrovia, it's a family oriented city and really safe for kids. You want to stay here forever"
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  • Allison A.
    "I personally do not use public transportation however when I have it’s been clean and safe. The commute to downtown LA is very easy."
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  • Aminarax626
    "I love Monrovia. It is a very homey city in the foothills with an extremely neighbourly feel. I absolutely love it! PLUS is is very racially integrated which is a huge plus. the type of neighborhood where everyone says hi to u when you're walking down the street."
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  • Kristenawunderlich
    "i see people walking their dogs all around. it is a very dog friendly town. with more than one dog park. it is a safe place to walk around with your dog. most people seem to have their dogs well trained. "
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  • Jaylene
    "Dog owners would like to live here, but dogs are not allowed in some shops. "
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  • Anu D. N.
    "Great parks and hiking trails Friendly neighbors But schools are Little lower than average. Food is great mostly American. Starting to get more diverse. Beautiful small town "
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  • Saldanaalain
    "Dogs on the loose. Dogs without their leashes is also something people in Monrovia would not like. They would like when dogs are friendly."
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  • Marcjuregui
    "I love this city, its secure place to live, People are nice and the comuinite is really acting... the city is nice and clean and the parks are secure in clean."
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  • Gwiin C.
    "There are great parks and schools in my neighborhood. Everyone is friendly and looks out for each other."
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  • Kimberly G.
    "I work in Monrovia and this place is beautiful from morning to night. Most people are very friendly. "
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  • Kristenawunderlich
    "Farmers market every friday plus the city is constantly throwing events for all the holidays. Friendly quiet neighborhoods. Trees and animals everywhere with a beautiful view of the mountain top especially when it snows. "
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  • Reina D.
    "Every holiday makes our community special. Myrtle always provides safe and fun events for our family. "
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  • Jessica M.
    "We have a street fair every Friday and the community holds a lot of special events for most holidays throughout the year"
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  • Melanie W.
    "Downtown events in general. Something nice is the summer concerts in the park. We also enjoy the Fourth of July celebration with fireworks. "
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  • Rogaskin
    "I love Monrovia, since we’ve been here we’ve felt nothing but welcomed. There’s a lot of places to eat & things to do with family & kids. "
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  • Tlt322
    " the neighbors are very friendly and helpful. very nice place to walk in. lots of places yo eat nearby. "
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  • Sarah S.
    "My neighborhood is walking distance to the metro and Lyfts are discounted by the city for public transportation around town "
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  • Tomhyatt
    "Yes we rock. Old town. Bars, movie theatre, hiking, accessible to freeway, friendly, animal friendly. Parks and rec library. We got it"
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  • Lunayvette67
    "Street festival- all American city~ Good schools -good fire station- Downtown area with great parks and recreation"
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Frequently asked questions about 148 1/2 E Altern St #A

  • What income do you need to rent 148 1/2 E Altern St #A?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $85K per year to rent 148 1/2 E Altern St #A in Monrovia, CA at $2,400/mo.
  • What is the pet policy at 148 1/2 E Altern St #A?
    148 1/2 E Altern St #A in Monrovia, CA allows small dogs.
  • How does the rent for 148 1/2 E Altern St #A compare to similar 2-bedroom townhomes in Monrovia?
    148 1/2 E Altern St #A in Monrovia, CA rents about 19% below the area average for 2-bedroom townhomes in Monrovia ($2,950/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 148 1/2 E Altern St #A?
    The closest schools to 148 1/2 E Altern St #A in Monrovia, CA are Monrovia High School (rated 7/10), Plymouth Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 8/10), Santa Fe Computer Science Magnet (Middle, rated 6/10).
  • Does 148 1/2 E Altern St #A have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 148 1/2 E Altern St #A in Monrovia, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • Does 148 1/2 E Altern St #A have parking?
    Yes, 148 1/2 E Altern St #A in Monrovia, CA has on-site parking.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$86,400 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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148 1/2 E Altern St #A, Monrovia, CA is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 760 sqft townhouse. 148 1/2 E Altern St #A was listed for rent for $2,400/month on Sep 2, 2026. This property is pet friendly.