Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monticello, MN from $500 (29 Rentals)

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The Bluffs
$1,120 - $1,523
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$1,105 - $1,508
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The Bluffs

700 7th St EMonticello, MN 55362
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Rivertown Apartments
$1,295 - $1,813
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$1,276 - $1,794
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$1,295 - $1,813
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Rivertown Apartments

212 Locust StMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Crossings
$1,456 - $3,011
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$1,445 - $3,000
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Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak AveMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Village
$1,726 - $1,957
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$1,715 - $1,946
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Monticello Village

727 Minnesota StMonticello, MN 55362
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Ridgeway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeway Apartments

330 W 6th StMonticello, MN 55362
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The Bluffs Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bluffs Apartments

714 7th St EMonticello, MN 55362
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625 3rd St E
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625 3rd St E

625 3rd St EMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Manor

306 6th St WMonticello, MN 55362
property at 301 3rd St E

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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301 3rd St E

MonticelloMN55362
property at 54 Birch Ave S

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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54 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358

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property at 8330 Cedar St

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8330 Cedar St

RockfordMN55373
property at 60 Birch Ave S

$1,240

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$1,240

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$1,240

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Birch Ave S

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 628 Danielson Ct

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 20

628 Danielson Ct

Maple LakeMN55358
property at 322 Creekside Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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322 Creekside Dr

BuffaloMN55313
property at 821 Creekside Cir

$1,785

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$1,785

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$1,785

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

821 Creekside Cir

BuffaloMN55313
property at 860 Independence Dr

$1,799 - $1,850

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$1,799

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$1,799

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860 Independence Dr

Big LakeMN55309

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property at 4165 Orleans Dr NE

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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4165 Orleans Dr NE

Saint MichaelMN55376

Monticello, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monticello, MN

Pricing Updated: 06/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Monticello, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Monticello Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wright Far Western Suburbs$3,615$556263

Cheapest Available Monticello Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monticello, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Westcello Apartments in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,150. Block 52 in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,265. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monticello apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,150
Block 52StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Rivertown ApartmentsBaltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,295
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,330
The Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,375
Monticello VillageB72BR,2BA$1,726
Monticello CrossingsC23BR,2BA$2,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monticello, MN and Nearby

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monticello area is the $1.64 price per square foot C2 Model at Monticello Crossings in the in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,311. The second greatest value Monticello apartment is the B7 Model at Monticello Village starting at $1,726 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monticello apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monticello CrossingsC23BR,2BA$1.64
Monticello VillageB72BR,2BA$1.63
The Bluffs2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Block 52StudioStudio ,1BA$2.46
Rivertown ApartmentsBaltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monticello Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monticello?

The cheapest apartment in Monticello is Deephaven Apartments which is listed at $1,330, while the average apartment in Monticello costs $3,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monticello?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Monticello that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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