
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Monroe North Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $841 (26 Rentals)


1532 Hamilton Ave NW

202 Leonard St NE

743 7th St NW, Unit 2

Leonard Apartments

732 Fairview Ave NE
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840 Broadway Ave NW

317 Prospect Ave NE

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25 Seward Ave NW, Unit 2, Unit 2

Southview Apartments

329 Lyon St NE

144 College Ave NE, Unit 144
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Bradford Station

432 Fountain Apartments

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Fountain Hill Flats

Lofts on Prospect
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500 Cedar St NE

439 More St NE

600 Douglas

225 Lyon

Stockbridge Apartments

1403 Turner Ave NW
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Heritage Collection

730 Leonard
Monroe North, Grand Rapids, MI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe North Studio Apartments | $1,369 | $1,045 | $2,500 |
Monroe North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,641 | $841 | $3,500 |
| Monroe North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,039 | $2,950 |
| Monroe North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,903 | $850 | $3,775 |
| Monroe North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $640 | $2,846 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonroe North, Grand Rapids, MI
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Among cities in Michigan for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monroe North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monroe North is under $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe North?
The cheapest apartment in Monroe North is Southview Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Monroe North costs $2,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe North?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Monroe North that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monroe North?
Cheap apartments in Monroe North have an average cost of $268 which is $1,732 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe North.
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The Local Experts Guide to the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, MI
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I grew up near Grand Rapids and have visited the growing city and its surrounding area many times. It is a true jewel of southwestern Michigan and very close to Lake Michigan and many other great locales.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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