The Ulster side were firmly on course for the win with Conor McCarthy netting as they led by 17 points just before the break.
However, Louth fought back and Sam Mulroy slotted home a penalty to help his side move within three points.
Monaghan responded with late points as the visitors came away with a six-point success.
Monaghan surged into a 10-point advantage after just 12 minutes with Andrew Woods and Stephen O'Hanlon each firing over four apiece in a one-sided first half.
McCarthy shot low into the net to increase the lead and at half-time Monaghan boasted a 1-19 to 0-07 lead.
It was all change on the restart as Louth launched a comeback which saw them threaten an unlikely victory.
Louth went on a run of 1-9 without reply with Mulroy accounting for 1-7 of the total.
Now just three points ahead with two minutes left and Monaghan were in danger of letting slip a huge lead but they rallied to see out the remaining time to secure another two league points.
Roscommon and Meath are also on eight points but Monaghan lead the way on scoring difference.
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