
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monterey, VA from $500 (50 Rentals)
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Hillcrest Manor Apartments

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Springhill Village Apartments

Craigmont Manor

Grand Duke - Historical Access

Montague Terrace

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Waterford Village

Frontier Ridge Apartments

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Landings at Weyers Cave

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Middlebrook Trace
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River Retreat

Blue Ridge Apartments

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Park Apartments

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Belmont Terrace

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Deer Run

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Longview Oaks Apartments

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Hillcrest

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Augusta Farms

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The Grove at Manchester

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Ridgecrest

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Big Sky Apartments

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Windigrove Apartments

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The Reserve at Stone Port

Denstock Goose Creek LLC

Randolph Village
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Schoolhouse Apartments

Twin Mountain Townhomes

425 Mill St

218 S Main St

1751 Central Ave

2407 Bare St.

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3891 Churchville Ave

117 Pennie Layne

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316 High St

129 Cindie Ln

912 College Ave

2445 Mosby Ct

65 Pleasant Hill Rd

106 Community Way

31 Maplewood Ct

1733 Spring Hill Rd

1809 Willow Hill Dr

Clifton Knolls
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Monterey, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monterey?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monterey 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $652 | $2,504 |
| Monterey 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $765 | $3,120 |
| Monterey 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $729 | $3,487 |
| Monterey 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $679 | $3,196 |
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Cheapest Available Monterey Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Monterey, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Manor Apartments priced from $700. Springhill Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monterey apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Springhill Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Schoolhouse Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Craigmont Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $1,015 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,120 |
| Mountain Ridge Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Park Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,164 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monterey, VA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monterey area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Glenside Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Monterey apartment is the 4BD/4.5BA Renovated Model at Arcadia Harrisonburg starting at $705 with a $0.54 price per square foot in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monterey apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Glenside Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.01 |
| Arcadia Harrisonburg | 4BD/4.5BA Renovated | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.54 |
| The Hills Southview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Frontier Ridge Apartments | 3 BR | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Waterford Village | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Hills Northview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| North 38 | 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Landings at Weyers Cave | The Augusta | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Middlebrook Trace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.99 |
| Schoolhouse Apartments | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monterey Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monterey Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monterey Apartment is $700 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monterey Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monterey is starting from $765 at Hillcrest Manor Apartments.
What is the most affordable Monterey Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Monterey Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterford Village and starts from $1,120.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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