Santa Anita Apartments
2676 Santa Anita Ave,
El Monte, CA 91733
$1,900 | 2 Beds
South El Monte
South El Monte, CA
Area Guide
One of SoCal’s most diverse small towns offers authentic eateries and more
Diverse
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Small Business
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Outdoors
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South El Monte is a small town located about 15 miles west of Downtown LA. This diverse small town features Spanish and ranch-style homes and modern apartments complemented by palm trees. South El Monte is best known for its thriving economy which houses over 2,000 businesses and several commercial centers. Perfect for foodies, South El Monte is home to a plethora of authentic Latin and Asian cuisine restaurants, especially along Garvey Avenue. Along with a variety of businesses, residents have access to several great green spaces, which border the western part of town. The Whittier Narrows Recreation Area offers three lakes, shooting ranges, a military museum, equestrian center, and a community garden. Golf enthusiasts will fall in love with the mountain views at the Whittier Narrows Golf Course, which is adjacent to the recreation area. Enjoying the rest of what SoCal has to offer is easy with access to Interstates 10 and 605 along with U.S. Highway 60. Iconic beaches like Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach are only a short drive away in addition to several shopping centers.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South El Monte, CA is $926 for one bedroom, $1,333 for two bedrooms, and $1,671 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South El Monte has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$926/month
217 Sq Ft
Transportation
64
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
5
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
55
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
330 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
1,300 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whittier Narrows Nature Center
- Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
- Pio Pico State Historic Park
- Los Angeles County Arboretum
- Huntington Botanical Gardens
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Long Beach (Daugherty Field)
- Bob Hope
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.