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
$1,496 - $2,791
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$1,485 - $2,780
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Monticello Crossings

2205 Meadow Oak AveMonticello, MN 55362
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Monticello Village
$1,526 - $1,926
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$1,515 - $1,915
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 18

Monticello Village

727 Minnesota StMonticello, MN 55362
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property at 516 Wright St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

516 Wright St

MonticelloMN55362
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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
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Old - Landmark Square
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Old - Landmark Square

204 Locust StMonticello, MN 55362
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property at 9127 MN-25

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9127 MN-25

MonticelloMN55362
property at 35 Lake St S

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

35 Lake St S

Big LakeMN55309
property at 8551 Elm St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

8551 Elm St

RockfordMN55373
property at 860 Independence Dr

$1,799

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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 401 Central Ave

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 5

401 Central Ave

BuffaloMN55313

Monticello, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monticello, MN

Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Monticello, MN area range in price from $573 to $14,158 with an overall median price of $3,729. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Monticello Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wright Far Western Suburbs$3,729$573236

Cheapest Available Monticello Apartments for Rent

 

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. 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. 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
705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 52BR,1BA$1,150
The Bluffs1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Block 52StudioStudio,1BA$1,265
Rivertown ApartmentsBaltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITYStudio,1BA$1,295
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,330
159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello - 11BR,1BA$1,350
Marywood ApartmentsTwo Bed/One Bath2BR,1BA$1,440
Country Club VillasTwin Homes2BR,2BA$2,170
Monticello CrossingsC23BR,2BA$2,276

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monticello, MN

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Monticello area is the $1.61 price per square foot C2 Model at Monticello Crossings in the in the Clemens Munsinger Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,271. The second greatest value Monticello apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at The Bluffs starting at $1,435 with a $1.40 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$1.61
The Bluffs2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.40
159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello - 11BR,1BA$1.59
Deephaven Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Westcello Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 72BR,1BA$1.58
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 $3,729.

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 8 regular apartments in Monticello that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Monticello?

Cheap apartments in Monticello have an average cost of $438 which is $3,291 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monticello.

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