Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, FL from $400 (8 Rentals)

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1012 Watson St

Key WestFL33040
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Meridian West
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian West

6701 Shrimp RdKey West, FL 33040
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Wet Net Villas
3 Bedroom Apartments

Wet Net Villas

81101 Overseas HwyIslamorada, FL 33036
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Banyan Grove Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Grove Apartments

5455 MacDonald AveKey West, FL 33040
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Flagler Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Flagler Village

5300 Macdonald AveKey West, FL 33040
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Tradewinds Hammocks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Hammocks

100 Hammocks TrlKey Largo, FL 33037
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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Seaward Landing priced from $2,085. Coco Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seaward Landing11BR,1BA$2,085
Coco Palms2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,500
Ocean WalkThe Beach Comber2BR,1BA$2,567

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, FL

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $2.18 price per square foot A1 Model at Keys Lake Villas in the in the Garden Cove neighborhood starting from $2,935. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 2/2.5 Model at Tarpon Harbour starting at $3,450 with a $3.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Keys Lake VillasA13BR,2BA$2.18
Tarpon Harbour2/2.52BR,2.5BA$3.16
3930 S Roosevelt Blvd, Unit N2043930 S Roosevelt Blvd3BR,2BA$3.45
Lofts at Bahama VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.77
8 Hilton Haven Rd8 Hilton Haven Rd1BR,1BA$3.15
Coco Palms2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.78
Sunset Marina5555 College Road - 5571College Road; Unit #1 55712BR,2BA$4.75
Ocean WalkThe Sand Dollar1BR,1BA$4.52
Seaward Landing11BR,1BA$3.92
Arrive Key WestApex1BR,1BA$5.01

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe County Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe County?

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 3 regular apartments in Monroe County 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 County?

Cheap apartments in Monroe County have an average cost of $661 which is $15,158 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe County.

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