
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Monroe Neighborhood of Topeka, KS from $300 (37 Rentals)
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613 SW Lincoln St

2600 SW Clay St

The Village at Old Town

1614 SW College Ave

1239 SW Garfield Ave
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1239 SW Garfield Ave

613 SW Lincoln St

1527 SW Mulvane St

University Heights Apartments

425 SW Taylor St

Harrison Street Apartments

411 SW Tyler St
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The Lofts at College Hill

Mount Vernon Apartments

521 SW Tyler St

1258 SW Clay St

1329 SW Fillmore St
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Monroe, Topeka, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monroe Studio Apartments | $594 | $458 | $700 |
Monroe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $702 | $499 | $967 |
Monroe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $873 | $650 | $1,500 |
Monroe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,156 | $905 | $1,553 |
Monroe 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Monroe Neighborhood of Topeka, KS.
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Cheapest Available Monroe Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Monroe area of Topeka, KS is a Studio unit found at Bentley Place priced from $375. Library Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $458. Here are the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent in Topeka, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bentley Place | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $375 |
Library Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $458 |
University Heights Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $565 |
Washburn South | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $573 |
Milestone Studios | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
Washburn Arms | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
The Village at Old Town | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
Mount Vernon Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, KS
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $0.93 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Trianon Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Central Topeka neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the 311 Model at Kansas Avenue Lofts starting at $975 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Topeka neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Trianon Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed/2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.93 |
Kansas Avenue Lofts | 311 | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Oakbrook Terrace Apartments | 2 BED 2 BA DELUXE WITH DECORATIVE FIREPLACE AND... | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Paradise Plaza Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
Bristol Ridge | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
University Heights Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
Huntley Ridge | 1B-1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
808 SW 11th St, Unit 4 | 808 SW 11th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Washburn South | One Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
Harrison Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMonroe, Topeka, KS
Ranked #17
Among neighborhoods in Topeka, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Monroe, Topeka, KS
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
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Getting Around the Monroe Neighborhood in Topeka, KS
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Monroe?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Monroe is under $693.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Monroe?
The cheapest apartment in Monroe is Library Park Apartments which is listed at $558, while the average apartment in Monroe costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe?
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 5 regular apartments in Monroe 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 Monroe?
Cheap apartments in Monroe have an average cost of $283 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe.
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