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2208 8th St

RockfordIL61104
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177 Flintridge DrRockford, IL 61107
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Carthage Apartments
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4440 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4471 Carthage Dr
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4471 Carthage Dr

4471 Carthage DrRockford, IL 61109
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4703 Turner St

4703 Turner StRockford, IL 61107
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Monroe Center, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Monroe Center Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe Center, IL is a 2 Beds unit found at Rockford Housing Authority in the Central Terrace neighborhood priced from $480. Millbrook Townhomes in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $498. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe Center apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rockford Housing AuthorityPark Terrace 2 Bed2BR,1BA$480
Millbrook TownhomesC2BR,2BA$498
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$715
Whitestone Manor Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Willis Senior Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
New Suburban ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Beacon Hill ApartmentsPrimrose - Beacon Hill1BR,1BA$852
Great Oaks ApartmentsPrimrose at Great Oaks1BR,1BA$890
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$895
Pearl Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe Center, IL and Nearby

As of April 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe Center area is the $0.88 price per square foot D Model at Millbrook Townhomes in the in the Outer South Rockford neighborhood starting from $1,270. The second greatest value Monroe Center apartment is the Yellowstone Model at Terra Creek Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the East Rockford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Millbrook TownhomesD3BR,2.5BA$0.88
Terra Creek ApartmentsYellowstone2BR,1BA$1.54
Willis Senior Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
Lakeland Apartments2br/1bth with Washer & Dryer2BR,1BA$1.22
Creekview ApartmentsNewly Renovated 1BR1BR,1BA$1.14
Pearl Place Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.37
Roberts Court1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Beacon Hill ApartmentsOrchid1BR,1BA$1.61
Whitestone Manor Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.43
Rockford Housing AuthorityOlesen Plaza 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.98

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7 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Center Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Center Apartment is $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monroe Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe Center is starting from $480 at Rockford Housing Authority.

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