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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. Nottingham Apartments in the Icemorlee neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,065. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monticello GardensUpdated1BR,1BA$985
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,065
Sunset Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $1.21 price per square foot Chadwick Model at Poplin Trace in the in the Stoneybrook neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the 3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi Model at Wingate Meadows Rental Homes starting at $2,125 with a $1.23 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 TraceChadwick3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Wingate Meadows Rental Homes3 x 2 The Escape C1SFsi3BR,2BA$1.23
Founders PointHemingway3BR,2.5BA$1.42
2426 Pageland Hwy, Unit Hidden Spring2426 Pageland Hwy2BR,2BA$1.33
Redwood MonroeForestwood2BR,2BA$1.51
The Oaks at Monroe2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Pinewood Trace2 BR/1.5 BA TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Elevate Rocky RiverA1A1BR,1BA$1.93
Nottingham Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
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 45 Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,205. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Monroe ranging from $475 to $3,115.

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 $475 to $3,115 with an average monthly rent of $2,096.

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 $4,205, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,845 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,250.

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