$2,150 Per Month

140 Melrose Ave Monrovia, CA 91016

Monrovia Area
1 Bed
1 Bath
520 Sq Ft
1924 Built

About This Home

Available 9/5/26. Located in the heart of Monrovia, this adorable, freshly renovated, little 1 bedroom, 1 bath house sits near the back of the property. Freshly painted, new air conditioner, new laminate floors, new kitchen cabinets, washer/dryer, refrigerator. One off street carport parking space. Tenant pays all utilities. NOTE: This rental utilizes the RUBS program for water and trash. Water has averaged around $40 per month for one person. Trash is $40.60 per month.

Very near Old Town Monrovia with its shopping, entertainment, and services. Proximity to restaurants and coffee shops, Vons Supermarket, movie theater, City Hall and Library Park.

- Approximately 520 square feet
- Security deposit equal to one month’s rent
- Lovely Monrovia neighborhood
- Close shops and restaurants
- Freeway close to Pasadena, Arcadia, Azusa
- Easy access to the 210 & 605 freeways
- No Smoking or Vaping of any substance on property
- Will consider 1 dog (35 pounds or less) or 2 cats. Pet rent of $50/pet and additional deposit will apply. All dogs subject to approval of breed and personality. All animals, including ESAs and service animals, will be screened through pet and must be up-to-date on vaccinations (for cats - FVRCP; for dogs – rabies), spayed or neutered, and licensed, as required, by the county. The nonrefundable pet screening fee is $30/pet, and must be renewed annually.

All dogs subject to approval of breed and personality. (No pit bulls, ASTs, dobermans, German shepherds, or other aggressive breeds).

Renter's Insurance is required. If Tenant fails to provide proof of Renter's Insurance, they will be required to pay $15/month Liability to Landlord Insurance fee.

Lease Terms: 1 year lease. Shorter terms will be considered at a higher rent.

REQUIREMENTS: INCOME OR SAVINGS
Verifiable Combined Monthly Gross Income Needed to Qualify is 3x your portion of the rent.
Or savings of 12x your portion of the rent as a consistent minimum balance for the previous 6 months. No cosigners will be accepted.

3 Years Rental & Work History
A positive landlord (non-family member) reference for the last 3 years
No Negative Credit and a FICO score of at least 700

Valid Photo ID required to make an appointment.

We use ShowMojo to schedule showings. Please send us an email or text and you will get an automated response with a link allowing you to schedule your viewing. Viewings are only scheduled about 3-4 days in advance, so if a date does not show up as available, that may be why. A valid photo ID is required to set an appointment.

We require ALL prospective applicants to come in person and groups to come together for a single viewing. We do not offer Zoom or other online options for viewing. We need to meet each person in person. Please do not ask to apply unless you are able to come in person to view it. No exceptions. Applications are only accepted from those who have come in person to view the property. We will not process any applications from individuals who have not personally come to view the unit.

Mandatory Animal and Pet Screening:"All Tenants/Applicants are required to complete a third-party animal profile through regardless of whether the household owns a pet. This includes registering a profile for household pets, emotional support animals (ESAs), service animals, or submitting a 'no pet/no animal' declaration. Application processing and lease compliance are contingent upon the completion and updating of these profiles. Any applicable pet fees, deposits, or verified accommodation exemptions must be processed through the platform.Failure to complete or maintain an active profile when required constitutes a material violation of this Lease Agreement.

Arroyo Property Management Incorporated
DRE Lic #01449409

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In Unit Laundry
Walk In Shower
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House Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1924
  • 1 unit

House Features

  • Air Conditioning

Fees and Policies

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Pets
Dogs
Allowed
Cats
Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/02/2026 08/02/26 For Rent $2,250 0.0% --
01/03/2023 01/03/23 Sold $1,370,000 -2.1% $581 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/29/2022 12/29/22 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2022 11/18/22 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $593 / Sq Ft
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