
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monticello, MN from $500 (29 Rentals)
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11 Walnut St, Unit 8

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Rivertown Apartments

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Monticello Crossings

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Monticello Village

516 Wright St

Country Club Villas

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Hillside Terrace II

The Bluffs Apartments

625 3rd St E

Monticello Manor

Mississippi Shores (Senior 55+)

Old - Landmark Square

Hillside Terrace I
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705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello

159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello

9127 MN-25

35 Lake St S

Keller Lake Commons Senior Housing 55+

8551 Elm St

860 Independence Dr
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401 Central Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monticello?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Studio Apartments | $1,379 | $1,265 | $1,535 |
| Monticello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $1,120 | $1,775 |
| Monticello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $1,250 | $2,170 |
| Monticello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,052 | $1,520 | $2,371 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Monticello, MN
Pricing Updated: 07/31/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Far Western Suburbs | $3,729 | $573 | 236 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcello Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello | 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Bluffs | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,230 |
| Block 52 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
| Rivertown Apartments | Baltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Deephaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| 159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello | 159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello - 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Marywood Apartments | Two Bed/One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Country Club Villas | Twin Homes | 2BR,2BA | $2,170 |
| Monticello Crossings | C2 | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Crossings | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| The Bluffs | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello | 159 Riverview Dr Apartments, Monticello - 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Deephaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Westcello Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello | 705 3rd St East Apartments, Monticello - 7 | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Block 52 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
| Rivertown Apartments | Baltimore - CONTACT FOR AVAILABILITY | Studio ,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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