Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Council Oaks Neighborhood of Monroe, NC from $700 (16 Rentals)

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Monroe Lofts
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monroe Lofts

109 N Hayne StMonroe, NC 28112
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Willow Glen
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Glen

875 E Sunset DrMonroe, NC 28112
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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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Burke Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Burke Village

1100 Burke StMonroe, NC 28110
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Council Oaks, Monroe, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Council Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Council Oaks area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Village Square Apartments priced from $1,097. Sunset Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Council Oaks apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village Square ApartmentsThe Birch2BR,1BA$1,097
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$1,300
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1BA$1,375
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Council Oaks, NC

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Council Oaks area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at The Oaks at Monroe in the in the Icemorlee neighborhood starting from $1,515. The second greatest value Council Oaks apartment is the 2 BR/1.5 BA TH Model at Pinewood Trace starting at $1,375 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Urban Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Council Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Sunset Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
Village Square ApartmentsThe Heritage1BR,1BA$2.12
Piedmont LoftsStudio1BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Council Oaks Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Council Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Council Oaks is starting from $1,075 at Fairley Avenue.

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