Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, GA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Monroe, GA rent slipped 11.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $99 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Monroe is 21.5% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with fewer total rentals (50) and generally lower rents.
Price ranges
Studios in Monroe rent for $2,411/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,151/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,845/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,588/month. The studio rent of $2,411/month is the highest among bedroom types in Monroe.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$1,500/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Monroe, GA
Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,151 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,411 | 12% |  48% | |
1 bedroom | $1,151 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,845 | 5% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,587 | 10% | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Monroe, GA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,411
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
48%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,151
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,587
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Monroe, GA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
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
21%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, GA is 5% lower than the median rent in Athens, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$1,995
2%Discover rentals in Monroe, GA
22h ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
129 Tanglewood Dr #AB, Monroe, GA 30656
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 14
4d ago
407 Maple Ln, Monroe, GA 30655
4 beds
3 baths
$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Monroe
529 Mill Farm Ln, Monroe, GA 30655
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,630
House for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
3130 Bold Springs Rd #B, Monroe, GA 30656
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1635 Marble Rock Way, Monroe, GA 30656
3 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,290
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,070
$2,235
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,290
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 29
3d ago
Verified
609 Michael Cir, Monroe, GA 30655
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
$2,240
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 27
3d ago
Verified
559 Michael Cir, Monroe, GA 30655
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,199
$2,049
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,955
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,070
$2,235
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 21
3d ago
Verified
559 Michael Cir, Monroe, GA 30655
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,199
$2,049
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 29
3h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,640
$2,445
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,070
$2,235
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,290
$2,255
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 29
3h ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,640
$2,445
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 3
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,955
$1,835
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
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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 $1,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Monroe?
Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Monroe?
December offers the best rental deals in Monroe, with prices running about 10% lower than January, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).