541 E Merced Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
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$3,500/mo

Original price: $3,600
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,529 sqft

541 E Merced Ave, West Covina, CA 91790

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Single-Family Home
Garage
No Pets
Dishwasher
Laundry
$4,000 deposit
Forced Air & Window Units

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

Charming 3Br, 2Ba home that was recently upgraded. New amenities include new windows, new kitchen cabinets, new flooring, and new paint. Close to the New Haven Plaza and West Covina mall. Close to Portos and convenient freeway access.

1Yr Lease agreement. Need to submit credit report, 2yrs of W2 or 1040, 2months of bank statements, and 2 recent paystubs. Renter is responsible for utilities.

Details for 541 E Merced Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Days on Market

Days on Market: 16 days on Trulia

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: nowDeposit: $4,000

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Detached Garage, On Site
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $3,500/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $4,000
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
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Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in West Covina

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$3,638/mo
Average rent
$2.49K
$215MoM
Available listings
117
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What Locals Say about West Covina

At least 662 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 49 % Say kids play outside

  • 43 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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  • Zamedina
    "The train near by"
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  • JASMISA
    "I lived in this neighborhood for 4 years, seems like nice quiet neighborhood, access to shopping stores "
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  • Olivia Nathania
    "There are a lot of bus line in west covina, you can go to el monte, glendora, duarte, puente hills area with bus from west covina. You can use bus to go to Plaza West Covina Mall, Haven City, a lot of small plaza either"
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  • Dayanac2120015
    "Transportation is so hard here. But it is a nice neighborhood, very safe and quiet. I wish there was more bus lines and accurate times cause they take a very long time and there’s barely any bus lines here."
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  • Jgsgdvtzyh
    "I walk my dogs to Cortez Park and i always see people walking their dogs and jogging in the neighborhood. People are friendly and dog are welcome here."
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  • Cindy Blanco
    "Easy and very slow paced. Some drivers are not mindful but overall not too bad. Definitely need something with a motor because places are not walking distance. "
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  • Jgsgdvtzyh
    "I live here for three years now, there’s a park nearby where I walk my dogs. Eastland Center for shopping and many restaurants around, easy access to freeways. "
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  • Evelyn Magdaleno
    "Donna nurse will like this area. There are many people who walk their dogs daily and pick up after them."
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  • Fern carrasquillo
    "No traffic to and from work. Easy access to downtown Los Angeles, beaches, mountains and mall. Friendly neighborhood "
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  • Kristena85
    "Lived here my whole life. beautiful, quaint neighborhood. Even being on the La Puente borderline, its still feels safe. "
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  • Estrella R.
    "Our neighborhood is beautiful. We look out for each others property's. Everyone maintains their yards and we respect each others privacy, space and we are considerate of each other. "
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  • Timtellez
    "Good freeway access. Lots of different ways to commute downtown and throughout Los Angeles county. "
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  • Rosy M.
    "It’s safe for everybody specially kids also schools are nice n close by. Markets are nice and always have fresh produce"
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  • Yola_kimba
    "Small dogs are best in small condos. But my neighbors dog barks continuously. It is a problem . The park is best support for dog owners. "
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  • Elizabeth S.
    "It’s people friendly , everyone is clean and organized, they mind there own business. They don’t make too much noise or bother anyone"
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  • Yola_kimba
    "The Chinese Lantern Festival and the ethnic markets and restaurants makes this a multicultural community. I would like to see more African American restaurants and businesses that feature creole and southern food choices."
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  • Juan M.
    "Been living here for about 5 months now so far it’s been good. Street parking is a bit hard to find since most streets require a parking permit. "
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  • Theethandiaz
    "The fireworks seeing the view from our house fireworks in La Puente, Covina, Baldwin Park. It’s a nice somewhat quite area."
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  • Nick U.
    "I think that it is important for parents to know that West Covina has got great schools that are apart of the WCUSD."
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  • Toms S.
    "Mostly quiet clean neighborly people. We're all the same looking for a safe place to call our home town. "
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  • Elizabeth S.
    "Nice and clean everywhere I go , a lot of stores , schools and facilities surrounding West Covina I work in West Covina "
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  • Diego A.
    "There's plenty of dog parks, some with an fenced space for leash-free dog activity. There's also poop bag dispensers."
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  • Vanessa C. J. .
    "We have once a week events on the park and inside our community we have a once a month know your neighbor event, we don’t attend often but the times we had it’s an overall good experience "
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  • Vanessakorita
    "Lived here for 3 year and I like the neighborhood a lot of stores and restaurants close by and the park has events every week "
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  • Ivette T.
    "I mostly drive but there is a lot of public transportation available. Traffic is not usually bad on freeway and the streets. "
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  • Chris.a.prado
    "I personally feel dogs are not welcomed in West Covina. The excessive rent deposits required on many rental units is a bit extreme. "
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  • Katie M.
    "Halloween is always great, everyone decorates, same for Fourth of July. My son has a great time and everyone’s very friendly. "
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  • T J.
    "Quiet community. Several families and local college students in the area. Great place to raise children. "
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  • Katalina P. 1. 2. 2.
    "Been living here 8 years To noisy but good area . Good school district . Safe neighborhood. I don’t really know the people bye name but I like it "
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  • Jennifer C.
    "Not sure if where I live can represent the entire West Covina. I live in a gated community where it’s safe walking at night time. Dog owners would feel safe walking their logs in our community any time of the day because of this reason. "
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  • Katie M.
    "Pretty bad. Traffic to downtown is always bad, and so is coming home. I never use public transportation, but I do have a fast track, and even with that the commute to LA is bad. "
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  • Jennifer C.
    "I live in a gated community so I feel safe inside the community. I do not get involved in any community event though. "
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  • Unspecified
    "Good neighborhood, quiet and not much crime. "
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  • Maggie B.
    "Have community events near by church, parks, kid activities, schools are near by and shopping mall walking distance "
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  • Richard.a.lewis.21
    "Friendly neighborhood. Lots of other dog owners at all hours. Plenty of public parks and well lit streets. "
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  • Beverly B.
    "Many grocery stores around the area. Diverse choices of food. Great area for food connoisseurs. Easy access to freeways"
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  • Jennifer C.
    "There are different parts of West Covina, some parts are safer but others may have gang activities. "
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  • Maggie1206
    "Friendly, quiet neighborhood, people walk around the neighborhood and dog walking as well. Very special people "
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  • Debbel
    " Great area families many parks sports and gray schools Base ball,football great an Day care there is mall other places to hop"
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  • Aliza S.
    "For parents, it is definitely somewhere I would raise my kids. We are by south hills and the neighborhood is quiet. "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 1, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$3,500
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 20, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$3,600
Mar 28, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$265,000

Frequently asked questions about 541 E Merced Ave

  • What income do you need to rent 541 E Merced Ave?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $125K per year to rent 541 E Merced Ave in West Covina, CA at $3,500/mo.
  • How does the rent for 541 E Merced Ave compare to similar 3-bedroom houses in West Covina?
    541 E Merced Ave in West Covina, CA rents in line with the area average for 3-bedroom houses in West Covina ($3,578/mo).
  • What are the closest schools to 541 E Merced Ave?
    The closest schools to 541 E Merced Ave in West Covina, CA are Edgewood High School (rated 7/10), Merlinda Elementary School (rated 6/10), Walnut Grove Intermediate School (rated 4/10).
  • What do residents say about West Covina?
    Residents describe West Covina, CA as dog-friendly, well-kept, and easy to park in. Most residents say you need a car. See apartments for rent in West Covina, CA.
  • Does 541 E Merced Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 541 E Merced Ave in West Covina, CA has a garage.

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
$126,000 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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541 E Merced Ave, West Covina, CA is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,529 sqft single-family home. 541 E Merced Ave was listed for rent for $3,500/month on Aug 20, 2026.