Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe Center, IL from $400 (39 Rentals)

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Carthage Apartments
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Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4471 Carthage Dr
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4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4703 Turner St
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4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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Monroe Center, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monroe Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe Center, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $491. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1BA$491
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$725
New Suburban ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Pearl Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$845
Whitestone Manor Apartments529 N Main StudioStudio,1BA$850
Beacon Hill ApartmentsBluebell1BR,1BA$945
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$995
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Garden2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Center, IL and Nearby

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Center area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2BD 2BA Model at Hampton Trail in the in the Rolling Green neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Monroe Center apartment is the A 30 Model at Millbrook Townhomes starting at $491 with a $0.36 price per square foot in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hampton Trail2BD 2BA2BR,2BA$1.18
Millbrook TownhomesA 302BR,1.5BA$0.36
The Meadows ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bath Large3BR,2BA$1.18
Pearl Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.76
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom - Subsidized2BR,1BA$1.21
Windsor Apartments1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$0.87
Creekview Apartments - First Month FREE!Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.23
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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Getting Around Monroe Center, IL

Walk Score®

7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Center Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monroe Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe Center is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the most affordable Monroe Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monroe Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hunter Star Properties and starts from $1,120.

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