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Carthage Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carthage Apartments

4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4471 Carthage Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109

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4703 Turner St
2 Bedroom Apartments

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. Willis Senior Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $654. 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
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom - Subsidized2BR,1BA$654
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$702
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
New Suburban ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Carlton Apartments2 bedroom one bathroom2BR,1BA$825
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$853
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$932
Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$945

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

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Center area is the $1.13 price per square foot Brighton Model at Harbour East in the in the East Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Monroe Center apartment is the A 3x2.5 Model at Millbrook Townhomes starting at $1,263 with a $0.87 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.
Harbour EastBrighton2BR,2BA$1.13
Millbrook TownhomesA 3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.87
Carlton Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath3BR,1.5BA$0.71
Windsor Apartments2 bedroom 1 bathroom2BR,1BA$0.67
Creekview Apartments ::OPEN HOUSE::Newly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.22
***CREEKVIEW PROPERTIES***Upper floor with dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.31
Pearl Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

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25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Carlton Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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