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Monroe County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Monroe County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Monroe County Studio Apartments | $2,454 | $1,899 | $3,066 |
Monroe County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,910 | $2,200 | $4,000 |
Monroe County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,105 | $2,200 | $5,000 |
Monroe County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $2,935 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Monroe County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Seaward Landing priced from $2,400. Keys Lake Villas in the Garden Cove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Seaward Landing | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Keys Lake Villas | B | 2BR,2BA | $2,650 |
Tarpon Harbour | 2-2.5A | 2BR,2BA | $2,800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe County, FL
As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe County area is the $2.40 price per square foot B Model at Keys Lake Villas in the in the Garden Cove neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Monroe County apartment is the 2/2.5 Model at Tarpon Harbour starting at $3,350 with a $3.07 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Monroe County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Keys Lake Villas | B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.40 |
Tarpon Harbour | 2/2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.07 |
Little Torch Cottages | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.66 |
549 Plante St, Unit 549 plante | 549 Plante St | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
700 Amelia St, Unit Tropical Garden Oasis | 700 Amelia St | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.90 |
Ocean Walk | The Wave Runner | 2BR,2BA | $3.86 |
Sunset Marina | 5555 College Road - 5531 College Rd; Unit 2 553... | 2BR,2BA | $4.50 |
10 Seagate Blvd, Unit 2 | 10 Seagate Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
2929 Patterson Ave, Unit 1 | 2929 Patterson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.71 |
Seaward Landing | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe County Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Monroe County?
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 11 regular apartments in Monroe County 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Monroe County have an average cost of $989 which is $2,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Monroe County.
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