Los Angeles County · California
Sober living homes
in El Monte.
Every sober living home in El Monte and Los Angeles County, in one place. See rent, beds, house rules and what's within walking distance, then call the house directly. Free to browse and free to list.
Thinking of opening a home of your own? Start with the SLE Startup Guide →
Sober living homes in El Monte
5 homes
Pathways Sober Living
Men's sober living homes in Covina (Pathways 6, 8 and 9); Sober Living Network members.
Puente House Sober Living
Structured sober living in Covina: two men's houses and one women's house, 24 beds, with 24-hour management.
Men's sober living house in Covina with house rules and expected 12-step participation.
Independent 12-step based sober living with separate men's and women's houses in El Monte.
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Where the sober living homes are
Sober El Monte lists 5 sober living homes in El Monte and nearby Los Angeles County communities, 1 of them in El Monte itself. 4 listings serve men, 3 serve women. Where operators publish a monthly rate, rent runs from $675 to $800 (median $800).
Sober living in El Monte: what to expect
A sober living home (also called a sober living environment, or SLE) is a shared, alcohol- and drug-free house for people in recovery. In El Monte and the rest of Los Angeles County (South El Monte, Baldwin Park, West Covina, Rosemead, Temple City, Arcadia and Covina), most homes are ordinary houses in residential neighborhoods run by an operator or a live-in house manager. Residents pay rent, usually between $675 and $800 a month, follow house rules (curfew, chores, meetings, drug testing) and support one another. There is no clinical treatment on site, which is why California does not license sober living homes the way it licenses treatment facilities.
Every listing on Sober El Monte shows the things people actually ask about: monthly rent, number of beds, whether the house is men's, women's or co-ed, the house rules, whether residents on medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone) are accepted, and a direct phone number for the house. There are no referral fees in either direction.
If you need a bed today or are still in active use, start with treatment first. Los Angeles County's substance use access line is LA County Substance Abuse Service Helpline (SASH) — (844) 804-7500 · free, 24/7. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential and open around the clock. More local and national resources →
Questions people ask about sober living in El Monte
What is a sober living home?
A sober living environment (SLE) is a shared, drug- and alcohol-free house for people in recovery. Residents pay rent, follow house rules (curfews, chores, meetings, drug testing) and support each other. It is not a treatment facility — there is no clinical care on site.
How much does sober living cost in El Monte?
Among the 3 El Monte-area homes on this site that publish a monthly rate, rent runs from $675 to $800, with a median of $800. Rent usually includes utilities and sometimes food. Many homes ask for the first month up front; some offer partial payments or scholarships. Homes without a listed rate quote it by phone.
Do I need to be in treatment to move in?
It depends on the house. Some require you to be enrolled in outpatient treatment or attending meetings; others just require sobriety and a commitment to the house rules. Check each listing.
Do sober living homes accept MAT (methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol)?
Some do, some don't. Every listing on this site shows whether the house accepts residents on medication-assisted treatment. Use the MAT filter to narrow it down.
How do I get my house listed?
Listing is free. Fill out the form on the List Your Home page and we will review and post it, usually within a few days.
I want to open a sober living home. Where do I start?
Start with the SLE Startup Guide — it walks through California licensing exemptions, zoning and fair-housing protections, house rules, resident agreements, insurance, pricing and how to get referrals, in order. Then list your home here for free once you're open.