Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Monroe, GA rent slipped 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,585/month. Renters today are paying $27 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.

  • Monroe is 18.5% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 58 total rentals available, making it a smaller market with relatively lower rents.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Monroe run around $2,411/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,300/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,832/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,588/month. The bedroom mix is broad, with 2-bed and 3-bed units comprising the largest shares of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Monroe fell 14.0% year over year, a larger decline than the citywide slip of 6.7%. This divergence shows softness in larger units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$1,585/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $1,585 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $360 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,667. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,411

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

28%

2 bedroom

$1,400

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,832

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,587

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,411

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,832

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,587

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, GA is 6% higher than the median rent in Athens, GA.

Discover rentals in Monroe, GA

129 Tanglewood Dr #AB - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Monroe, GA

129 Tanglewood Dr #AB, Monroe, GA 30656

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

1512 Waverly Way #D2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$1,199

$1,099

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 4

1512 Waverly Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 14

1502 Waverly Way #C2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 13

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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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe?

Average rent prices in Monroe have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $360 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Monroe average around $1,180/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,430/month.

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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