Cheap Apartments for Rent in Monroe, IA from $400 (10 Rentals)
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Monroe, IA 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 | $1,005 | $650 | $1,225 |
Monroe 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $550 | $2,508 |
Monroe 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $695 | $3,008 |
Monroe 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $825 | $3,170 |
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Cheapest Available Monroe Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Monroe, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hunters Run priced from $550. Hotel Maytag Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Monroe apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hunters Run | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Newton Park Apartments | 1BR - 30% Gross Income | 1BR,1BA | $676 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Monroe, IA and Nearby
As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Monroe area is the $1.19 price per square foot C1 - Income Restricted Model at Danamere Village in the in the Danamere Farms neighborhood starting from $1,547. The second greatest value Monroe apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at Altoona Park Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Altoona Meadows 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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Danamere Village | C1 - Income Restricted | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Altoona Park Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Yellowbanks | Villa | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Triple Crown Altoona Cooperative | 3BR TH | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Hunters Run | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
SUNDANCE NEWTON APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Newton Park Apartments | 2BR - 30% Gross Income | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Prairie Village Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Woodland Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hotel Maytag Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.16 |
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Getting Around Monroe, IA
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Monroe Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Monroe Apartment is $550 at Hunters Run.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Monroe Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Monroe is starting from $695 at Hunters Run.
What is the most affordable Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Monroe Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hunters Run and starts from $825.
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