Rent in South El Monte, CA
A 2-bedroom in South El Monte, CA (ZIP 91733) typically rents for about $2,112 a month, with a range of $1,733–$2,490. Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay about 0.68% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,443 | $1,076–$1,810 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,649 | $1,277–$2,020 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,112 | $1,733–$2,490 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $2,614 | $2,067–$3,160 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $3,076 | $2,612–$3,540 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
South El Monte ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in South El Monte, CA?
- About $2,112 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,733–$2,490. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in South El Monte, CA?
- About $1,649 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,277–$2,020. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in South El Monte, CA?
- About $2,614 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,067–$3,160. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in South El Monte, CA?
- About $1,443 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,076–$1,810. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in South El Monte, CA?
- About $3,076 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,612–$3,540. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in South El Monte, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Los Angeles County pay a typical 0.68% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these South El Monte rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).