Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Monroe Neighborhood of Monroe, MI from $590 (23 Rentals)

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38 Virginia Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38 Virginia Dr

38 Virginia DrMonroe, MI 48162
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601 S Monroe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

601 S Monroe St

601 S Monroe StMonroe, MI 48161
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Norman Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Norman Towers

810 W Elm AveMonroe, MI 48162
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Sterling Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sterling Pointe Apartments

1166 N Macomb StMonroe, MI 48162
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Meadowbrook Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Estates

1250 Strandwyck DrMonroe, MI 48161
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423 Washington
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

423 Washington

423 Washington StMonroe, 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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Cheapest Available Downtown Monroe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Monroe area of Monroe, MI is a Studio unit found at Foxton Apartments priced from $899. Oak Forest Townhomes & Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Downtown Monroe apartments for rent in Monroe, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foxton Apartments1 BedroomStudio, 1BA$899
Oak Forest Townhomes & ApartmentsOne Bedroom (A1) The Kent1BR, 1BA$925
Frenchtown Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR, 1BA$945
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsSecurity Deposit Waived · 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartm...1BR, 1BA$950
Hampton Apartments & TownhomesRanch Series One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Monroe, MI

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Monroe area is the $1.60 price per square foot Three Bedroom One and Half Bathroom Model at Greenwycke Crossings in the Monroe neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Downtown Monroe apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Apt. Model at Frenchtown Flats in the Arbor Creek neighborhood starting at $1,095 with a $1.28 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Monroe apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenwycke CrossingsThree Bedroom One and Half Bathroom3BR, 1.5BA$1.60
Frenchtown Flats2 Bed 1 Bath Apt.2BR, 1BA$1.28
Hampton Apartments & TownhomesRanch Series One Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.53
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsSecurity Deposit Waived · 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartm...1BR, 1BA$1.50
Oak Forest Townhomes & ApartmentsOne Bedroom (A1) The Kent1BR, 1BA$1.52
902 N Telegraph Rd, Unit 902902 N Telegraph Rd1BR, 1BA$1.17
Foxton Apartments1 BedroomStudio, 1BA$3.12

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Monroe Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Monroe Apartment is $925 at Oak Forest Townhomes & Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Monroe is starting from $1,025 at Oak Forest Townhomes & Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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