Cheap Homes for Rent in Monroe County, PA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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

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property at 3 Village Cir

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3 Village Cir, Unit 304

3 Village Cir
StroudsburgPA18360
property at 27 Washington St

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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27 Washington St

East StroudsburgPA18301

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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Pinnacle at Swiftwater in the Monroe County neighborhood priced from $1,751. Mt. Nebo Apartments in the Country Club of the Poconos neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Pinnacle at Swiftwater1 Bedroom Rear Balcony1BR,1BA$1,751
Mt. Nebo Apartments2 Bedroom 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1,850
Orchard Street Apartments2BR/1BA Standard Second Floor2BR,1BA$1,850
Swiftwater Apartments2 Bedroom First Floor2BR,1BA$1,893

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, PA

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $1.24 price per square foot 1314 Coolbaugh St Model at 1314 Coolbaugh St, Unit 1314 in the in the Hellertown Saucon Valley neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 142 Music Center Dr Model at 142 Music Center Dr, Unit Basement apartment starting at $1,800 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Monroe County 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.
1314 Coolbaugh St, Unit 13141314 Coolbaugh St3BR,2BA$1.24
142 Music Center Dr, Unit Basement apartment142 Music Center Dr2BR,1BA$1.29
Orchard Street Apartments2BR/1BA Patio2BR,1BA$1.96
Swiftwater Apartments2 Bedroom First Floor2BR,1BA$1.97
Mt. Nebo Apartments2 Bedroom 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.93
The Pinnacle at Swiftwater1 Bedroom Rear Patio1BR,1BA$2.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe County

What type of rentals are currently available in Monroe County?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,115 to $14,815. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe County ranging from $1,200 to $8,000.

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 $1,200 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,018.

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 $1,700 to $2,625, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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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