Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Monroe Neighborhood of Monroe, MI from $500 (13 Rentals)

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17 W 1st St, Unit 17-3
$900
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17 W 1st St, Unit 17-3

17 W 1st StMonroe, MI 48161
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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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Downtown Monroe, Monroe, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Monroe Apartments for Rent

 

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

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Monroe, MI

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Monroe apartment is the Three Bedroom One and Half Bathroom Model at Greenwycke Crossings starting at $1,275 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Monroe neighborhood. 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.
17 E 2nd St, Unit 17 E Second St17 E 2nd St2BR,2BA$0.52
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
Hampton Apartments & TownhomesRanch Series StudioStudio ,1BA$2.21
Garden Court ApartmentsStudio (Renovated)Studio ,1BA$3.16

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Monroe, Monroe, MI

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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 $850 at Sterling Pointe.

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 $940 at Frenchtown Flats.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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