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  2. Building Photo - Aston at Gateway
    $423 Off
    Price Drop. $423 Off
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    1 BED
    $2,616
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,528 - $3,079
    Required Monthly Fees$88 - $188
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$2,616 - $3,267

    Aston at Gateway

    10568 Gateway Promenade, El Monte, CA 91731
    (562) 205-1917
  10. Building Photo - 3836 Earle Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,525
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,525
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,525

    3836 Earle Ave

    3836 Earle Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770
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  11. Building Photo - 3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave

    3250 1/2 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

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El Monte, CA Apartments for Rent

El Monte marks the historic "End of the Santa Fe Trail" in the San Gabriel Valley, just east of Los Angeles. If you're searching for apartments for rent in El Monte, you'll discover budget-friendly options with easy access to downtown LA—less than 15 miles away by car. The city features various apartment communities with average rents starting around $1,379 for studios and $1,467 for one-bedroom units, making it one of the more affordable spots in Los Angeles County.

Renting in El Monte means streamlined commuting, thanks to Metrolink rail service connecting you to greater Los Angeles, plus quick access to major highways. You'll be close to outdoor spots like Whittier Narrows Golf Course and the sprawling Angeles National Forest, perfect for hiking and weekend adventures. With its combination of affordability and proximity to employment hubs throughout the region, El Monte attracts value-conscious renters seeking a convenient San Gabriel Valley home base.

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  • Arden Village 600 Sq Ft $1,978/mo

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Arroyo High

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El Monte High

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Mountain View High

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El Monte Union High School Community Day

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New Lexington Elementary

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Cortada Elementary

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Wilkerson Elementary

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