1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Monroe, IA (25 Rentals)

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17 E Howard St
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17 E Howard St

17 E Howard StColfax, IA 50054
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Largest Available Monroe and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Monroe, IA is found at Plant 1 Lofts and is 995 square feet priced from $2,002. Hunters Run has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 702 square feet and currently listed start at $605. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Monroe:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Plant 1 LoftsA6 - Loft995 Sq Ft$2,002
Hunters RunA2702 Sq Ft$605
Bridlewood ApartmentsOne Bedroom700 Sq Ft$909
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income650 Sq Ft$794
Prairie Village ApartmentsA1 Renovated650 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Monroe and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 21, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Monroe, IA is the A1 Model starting from $550 at Hunters Run . The second most affordable Monroe 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Woodland Heights starting at $685 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Monroe is currently $1,227. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Monroe:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Hunters RunA1$550
Woodland Heights1 Bed 1 Bath$685
Scotchview Manor Apartments1 BR - 30% Gross Income$794
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom$860
Venbury Trail1 Bedroom$875

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Getting Around Monroe, IA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Monroe Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Monroe with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Monroe is at Hunters Run listed at $550.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Monroe Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Monroe is $1,227.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Monroe Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Monroe is a 995 square feet unit starting from $2,002 at Plant 1 Lofts.

What is the average size for Monroe 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Monroe is currently 925 sq ft.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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