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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monroe, MI

Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Monroe, MI area range in price from $750 to $2,025 with an overall median price of $1,020. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Monroe Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Monroe$1,020$75014

Cheapest Available Monroe Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy at Western Arms in the Monroe neighborhood priced from $750. Hampton Apartments & Townhomes in the Monroe neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $885. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Legacy at Western Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Hampton Apartments & TownhomesRanch Series StudioStudio,1BA$885
Foxton Apartments1 BedroomStudio,1BA$899
Oak Forest Townhomes & ApartmentsOne Bedroom (A1) The Kent1BR,1BA$925
Frenchtown Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apt.1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, MI and Nearby

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $1.69 price per square foot Greensboro Model at Plum Grove in the in the Monroe neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Custer Estates Apartments starting at $1,129 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Monroe 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.
Plum GroveGreensboro3BR,2BA$1.69
Custer Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Sterling Pointe2 Bedroom Upgrade2BR,1BA$1.22
Greenwycke CrossingsThree Bedroom One and Half Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.52
Frenchtown Flats2 Bed 1 Bath Apt.2BR,1BA$1.28
Legacy at Western Arms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Oak Forest Townhomes & ApartmentsOne Bedroom (A1) The Kent1BR,1BA$1.52
Hampton Apartments & TownhomesRanch Series StudioStudio ,1BA$2.21
Foxton Apartments1 BedroomStudio ,1BA$3.12

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What type of rentals are currently available in Monroe?

There are currently 62 Apartments for Rent in Monroe, MI with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,300. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe ranging from $700 to $2,500.

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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monroe ranges from $700 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,302.

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