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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
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Icemorlee Apartments

1611 Icemorelee StMonroe, NC 28110
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The Oaks at Monroe
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Monroe

201 Wilkes DrMonroe, 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 Studio unit found at Woodbrook Apartment Homes in the Icemorlee neighborhood priced from $940. Monticello Gardens in the Icemorlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $985. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodbrook Apartment HomesStudioStudio, 1BA$940
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR, 1BA$985
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,065
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1,100
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR, 1BA$1,230
Exchange at Indian TrailA-21BR, 1BA$1,262
Arka HeightsStudio - 3FloorStudio, 1BA$1,355
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR, 1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC

As of September 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $1.12 price per square foot Kinston Model at Poplin Meadows in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the 3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes in the Urban Hills neighborhood starting at $2,170 with a $1.25 price per square foot. 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$1.12
Wingate Meadows Rental Homes3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi3BR, 2.5BA$1.25
Founders PointGlen3BR, 2.5BA$1.50
Redwood MonroeBreezewood2BR, 2BA$1.44
Village Square ApartmentsThe Sagewood3BR, 1.5BA$1.17
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR, 1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR, 1.5BA$1.31
906 Midwood Dr, Unit 906 A Midwood Drive906 Midwood Dr2BR, 1BA$1.33
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$1.68
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR, 1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Monroe?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Monroe is at Woodbrook Apartment Homes listed at $940.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Apartment is $985 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 $1,025 at Fairley Avenue.

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 $1,440.

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