
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe City, MO from $700 (34 Rentals)
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Cedar Creek Crossing Apartments

Ridgebrook Apartments

The Links at Columbia

Forest Village Apartments

1500 N Carolina St

Brookside

Columbia Crossing
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James Dale Apartments

Stadium Apartments

Woodlake

Parkway Apartments

Stephens Park Apartments

Keeneland Downs Apartments

Kitty Hawk Apartments

Frederick Building
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Kelly Farms Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

Broadway Village Apartments

Wellington Manor

725 E Monroe St

Keokuk Family Flats

119 N 1st St

216 Rollins St
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608 Macfarlane St

7221 N Moberly Dr

307 E Promenade St

1012 E Broadway

7460 N Wade School Rd

1904 Springdale Ct

1822 Springdale Ct

3708 Greeley Dr
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1716 Locust St

1707 Center Granview Dr
Monroe City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe City Studio Apartments | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Monroe City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,206 | $790 | $2,029 |
| Monroe City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $267 | $4,500 |
| Monroe City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $296 | $3,787 |
| Monroe City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $754 | $5,600 |
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Cheapest Available Monroe City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe City, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at The Links at Columbia in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood priced from $800. Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $895 |
| Stadium Apartments | 2 Bed - Standard | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Woodlake | W-A | 2BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Broadway Village Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Wellington Manor | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
| Stephens Park Apartments | Premium Two Bedroom Apartment Home | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ashwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Columbia Square Apartments | Columbia Square Two Bedroom (Affordable - Income G | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe City, MO and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe City area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Cross Creek Villas in the in the Auburn Hills neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Monroe City apartment is the Jenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome Model at Jenne Hill Townhomes starting at $1,580 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the The Links of Columbia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Villas | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.87 |
| Jenne Hill Townhomes | Jenne Hill - 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Wellington Manor | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Broadway Village Apartments | Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Forest Village Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| James Dale Apartments | Jamesdale | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Woodlake | W-C | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Stadium Apartments | 2 Bed - Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Monroe City Senior Housing 62+ | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| The Links at Columbia | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe City Apartment is $800 at The Links at Columbia.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monroe City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe City is starting from $950 at James Dale Apartments.
What is the most affordable Monroe City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Monroe City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Village Apartments and starts from $895.
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