Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, IN from $300 (158 Rentals)

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property at 339 S Lincoln St

$850 - $1,550

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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339 S Lincoln St

BloomingtonIN47401
property at 303 E Smith Ave

$850 - $865

1 Bedroom Rentals

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303 E Smith Ave

BloomingtonIN47401

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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, IN is a 4 Beds unit found at 501 N Walnut St in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood priced from $699. Woodland Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
501 N Walnut St501 N. Walnut - Luxury Apartments - 4 Bed/3 Bath!4BR,3BA$699
Woodland Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
KenwoodKenwood - 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
3 SquareBStudio,1BA$750
Park North ApartmentsPark North Renovated - 240SF - AVAILABLE NOW!Studio,1BA$750
Acadia CourtStudioStudio,1BA$760
Northcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Sunflower Place - Full Unit for RentOne Bed1BR,1BA$820
Basswood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, IN

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $0.74 price per square foot The Shelley Model at Regency Court Apartments in the in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 501 N. Walnut - Luxury Apartments - 4 Bed/3 Bath! Model at 501 N Walnut St starting at $699 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood. 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.
Regency Court ApartmentsThe Shelley4BR,3.5BA$0.74
501 N Walnut St501 N. Walnut - Luxury Apartments - 4 Bed/3 Bath!4BR,3BA$0.38
Crescent Park Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.87
Hoosier Court Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis3BR,3BA$0.97
Urban StationThe Pulse II (per bed)2BR,2BA$0.73
College Mall ApartmentsD3BR,1BA$1.07
Sassafras Hill ApartmentsThe Miller2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Bart Villa Apartments3 bed / 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.06
The Stratum at Indiana2x22BR,2BA$0.86
Woodland Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Monroe County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Monroe County is at 3 Square listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe County Apartment is $725 at Woodland Springs.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe County is starting from $775 at Woodland Springs.

What is the most affordable Monroe County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monroe County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Springs and starts from $900.

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