Cheap Homes for Rent in Monroe County, IN from $600 (90 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Monroe County.

property at 517 S Rogers St

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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517 S Rogers St

BloomingtonIN47403
property at 415 N Kimble Dr

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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415 N Kimble Dr

BloomingtonIN47404

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property at 5217 Raubs Ln

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5217 Raubs Ln

BloomingtonIN47404

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property at 1206 S College Mall Rd

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1206 S College Mall Rd

BloomingtonIN47401
property at 606 E Sherwood Hills Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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606 E Sherwood Hills Dr

BloomingtonIN47401

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property at 1208 S Lincoln St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

1208 S Lincoln St

BloomingtonIN47401

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property at 1040 Forest View Dr N

$1,395

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$1,395

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1040 Forest View Dr N

EllettsvilleIN47429
property at 921 W Gourley Pike

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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921 W Gourley Pike

BloomingtonIN47404
property at 2473 S Brittany Ln

$1,420

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$1,420

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

2473 S Brittany Ln

BloomingtonIN47401

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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, IN is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood priced from $549. Park North Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo LivingVivo Living - Petite StudioStudio,1BA$549
Park North ApartmentsPARK NORTH STUDIO APARTMENTS - AVAILABLE JANUAR...Studio,1BA$675
LoftonLofton - Individual Lease/ Roommate Matching - ...1BR,2BA$749
3 SquareJStudio,1BA$750
Acadia CourtStudioStudio,1BA$760
CedargateStudio StandardStudio,1BA$760
Northcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Woodland Springs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Town and CountryTown and Country - 20Studio,1BA$850
College Square ApartmentsThe Walnut1BR,1BA$852

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, IN

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bedroom with a den Model at Stapleton in the in the Downtown Bloomington IN neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 5722 Vinca Court Model at 5722 Vinca Court, Unit 5722 starting at $1,750 with a $1.13 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.
Stapleton3 Bedroom with a den3BR,2.5BA$1.17
5722 Vinca Court, Unit 57225722 Vinca Court3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Hoosier Court Apartments3 Bedroom 3 Bath on Amaryllis3BR,3BA$0.97
The Park on Morton3x3 Balcony - Classic3BR,3BA$0.82
The Quarters BloomingtonA4 - 4x44BR,4BA$0.63
The EllisThe Ellis - 3 Bed/3 Bath - Per Bed Pricing! - L...3BR,3BA$1.04
Sassafras Hill ApartmentsThe Miller2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Woodland Springs3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.19
The MonroeB22BR,2BA$1.15
Continental Terrace2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monroe County?

There are currently 387 Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, IN with pricing that ranges from $549 to $8,100. There are also 373 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe County ranging from $675 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monroe County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monroe County ranges from $675 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,304.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monroe County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monroe County range from $699 to $5,594, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $4,620. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $785.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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