Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe, MI from $400 (33 Rentals)

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17 W 1st St, Unit 17-3
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17 W 1st St, Unit 17-3

17 W 1st StMonroe, MI 48161
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Chestnut Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Hills

2840 N Monroe StMonroe, MI 48162
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Medallion Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Medallion Manor

741 N Macomb StMonroe, MI 48162

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Norman Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norman Towers

810 W Elm AveMonroe, MI 48162
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423 Washington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

423 Washington

423 Washington StMonroe, MI 48161
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Meadowbrook Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Estates

1250 Strandwyck DrMonroe, MI 48161
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Appleton Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appleton Ridge

620-628 John Anderson CtMonroe, MI 48162
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Monroe, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monroe, MI

Pricing Updated: 06/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Monroe, MI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Monroe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Monroe$1,372$70020

Cheapest Available Monroe Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Sterling Pointe in the Arbor Creek neighborhood priced from $850. Hampton Apartments & Townhomes in the Arbor Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sterling Pointe1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$850
Hampton Apartments & TownhomesRanch Series Studio1BR,1BA$885
Garden Court ApartmentsStudio (Renovated)Studio,1BA$910
Oak Forest Townhomes & ApartmentsOne Bedroom (A1) The Kent1BR,1BA$925
Frenchtown Flats2 Bed 1 Bath Apt.2BR,1BA$940
Custer Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,114
Plum GroveAmber 31BR,1BA$1,200
Park West Club2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, MI and Nearby

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $0.52 price per square foot 17 E 2nd St Model at 17 E 2nd St, Unit 17 E Second St in the in the Arbor Creek neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom (Renovated) Model at Landings at Cedar Creek starting at $1,299 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Arbor Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 E 2nd St, Unit 17 E Second St17 E 2nd St2BR,2BA$0.52
Landings at Cedar CreekTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.17
Custer Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Park West Club2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Greenwycke CrossingsThree Bedroom One and Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.49
Frenchtown Flats2 Bed 2 Bath Apt.2BR,2BA$1.17
Sterling Pointe1 Bedroom Upgrade1BR,1BA$1.46
Oak Forest Townhomes & ApartmentsOne Bedroom (A1) The Kent1BR,1BA$1.52
902 N Telegraph Rd, Unit 902902 N Telegraph Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
17 W 1st St, Unit 17-317 W 1st St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Apartment is $850 at Sterling Pointe.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe is starting from $940 at Frenchtown Flats.

What is the most affordable Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Forest Townhomes & Apartments and starts from $1,149.

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