1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Monterey Park, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monterey Park, California as of October 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $2,638 and +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Monterey Park
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Monterey Park
Compare Monterey Park's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 3 | Ridgecrest | $938 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 7 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 8 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 9 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 10 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 11 | Fortuna | $1,050 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montecito | $4,030 |
| 2 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 3 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Monterey Park.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Monterey Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra, CA | 2.2 mi | $1,910 | +$80 (+4%) |
| Montebello, CA | 2.8 mi | $1,860 | +$30 (+2%) |
| East Los Angeles, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,810 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Rosemead, CA | 3.2 mi | $1,810 | $-20 (-1%) |
| South Pasadena, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,390 | +$560 (+31%) |
| San Gabriel, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,080 | +$250 (+14%) |
| Pico Rivera, CA | 5.1 mi | $1,980 | +$150 (+8%) |
| Maywood, CA | 6 mi | $1,810 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Temple City, CA | 6 mi | $2,090 | +$260 (+14%) |
| Pasadena, CA | 7 mi | $2,447 | +$617 (+34%) |
| El Monte, CA | 7.1 mi | $1,810 | $-20 (-1%) |
| Huntington Park, CA | 7.9 mi | $1,810 | $-20 (-1%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Monterey Park — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Monterey Park?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Monterey Park, California is $1,830 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $2,638.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Monterey Park?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $73,200 ($6,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Monterey Park expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Monterey Park's 1-bedroom median of $1,830 is +31% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 75th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Monterey Park rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 380 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Monterey Park ranks #105 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Monterey Park?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include East Los Angeles ($1,810), Rosemead ($1,810), Maywood ($1,810).