Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, GA

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$1,585/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $1,585 per month as of May 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $365 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Monroe, GA

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Monroe, GA

Rent prices in Monroe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monroe is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,411

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,207

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,385

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$1,845

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

5%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$2,411

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,207

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monroe, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Monroe, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Monroe and Athens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Monroe

Median rent price$1,585
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, GA is 1% lower than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Monroe, GA

129 Tanglewood Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Monroe, GA

129 Tanglewood Dr #B, Monroe, GA 30656

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

459 James Huff Road #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

459 James Huff Road #C, Monroe, GA 30656

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 3

Maple Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Maple Place Apartments

407 Maple Ln, Monroe, GA 30655

4 beds

3 baths

$1,425

Apartment for rent

407 Maple Way #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Monroe

House for rent

Available Jun 20

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Frequently asked questions for Monroe, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Monroe rental market.

How much is rent in Monroe?

The average rent in Monroe is $1,585 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe?

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $365 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Monroe?

To comfortably afford rent in Monroe, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Monroe?

Monroe rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 per month. One-bedroom apartments experienced growth of 5.1% year over year, making them the strongest performing bedroom type in the market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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