
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe North Neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI from $500 (16 Rentals)
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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 |
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Monroe North Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $1,050 | $2,500 |
Monroe North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,645 | $700 | $4,250 |
Monroe North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $945 | $3,950 |
Monroe North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $720 | $3,768 |
Monroe North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $620 | $3,215 |
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Cheapest Available Monroe North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monroe North area of Grand Rapids, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Lexington School Apartments priced from $525. Leo & Alpine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $660. Here are the most affordable Monroe North apartments for rent in Grand Rapids, MI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $525 |
Leo & Alpine | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
The Lofts @ 5 Lyon - Price Per Bedroom | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
The Current | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe North, MI
As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe North area is the $1.67 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Trowbridge Flats in the in the Center City neighborhood starting from $2,180. The second greatest value Monroe North apartment is the IONIA Model at The Plaza Apartments starting at $2,025 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Center City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe North apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trowbridge Flats | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
The Plaza Apartments | IONIA | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
Seven45 Stocking | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Gallery | 07 Style - 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
607 Fulton St E | Four Bed | 4BR,1BA | $2.00 |
The Anthony | 2 Bedroom - Unit 103 | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Lexington School Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
Leo & Alpine | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
1402 North Ave NE, Unit 2 | 1402 North Ave NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Off Broadway Apartments - Price Per Bedroom | 4 Bed 2 Bath - Price Per Bed | 4BR,2BA | $0.93 |
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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 $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe North?
The cheapest apartment in Monroe North is Leo & Alpine which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Monroe North costs $1,820.
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 23 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 $433 which is $1,387 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe North.
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