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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 $985. Village Square Apartments in the Urban Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,033. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$985
Village Square ApartmentsThe BedrockStudio,1BA$1,033
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $1.22 price per square foot Harker Model at Poplin Trace in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the 3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi 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 TraceHarker3BR,2.5BA$1.22
Wingate Meadows Rental Homes3 x 2 Intrigue C2SFsi3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Founders PointGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.43
Redwood MonroeMeadowood2BR,2BA$1.53
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Elevate Rocky RiverA1G1BR,1BA$1.78
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Sunset Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Monroe

What type of rentals are currently available in Monroe?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $2,600. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe ranging from $700 to $3,210.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Monroe?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Monroe ranges from $700 to $3,210 with an average monthly rent of $1,910.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Monroe?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Monroe range from $1,205 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $2,990. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,245.

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