Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Willow Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Glen

875 E Sunset DrMonroe, NC 28112
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Icemorlee Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Icemorlee Apartments

1611 Icemorelee StMonroe, NC 28110
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Monroe, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monroe Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Monticello Gardens in the Icemorlee neighborhood priced from $850. Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $944. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello GardensClassic Unit - Unremodeled1BR,1BA$850
Village Square ApartmentsThe BedrockStudio,1BA$944
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,145
Woodbrook Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,220

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $1.13 price per square foot Kinston Model at Poplin Meadows in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the Intrigue Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes starting at $2,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Urban Hills 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.
Poplin MeadowsKinston3BR,2.5BA$1.13
Wingate Meadows Rental HomesIntrigue3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Poplin TraceCaswell3BR,2.5BA$1.42
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.34
The Oaks at Monroe3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Redwood MonroeBreezewood2BR,2BA$1.52
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Elevate Rocky RiverA1D1BR,1BA$1.77
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Monticello GardensClassic Unit - Unremodeled1BR,1BA$1.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Monroe, NC

Ranked #808

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around Monroe, NC

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30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Monticello Gardens.

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 $1,183 at Village Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Square Apartments and starts from $1,391.

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