Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Monroe, GA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,585/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a slight month-over-month increase of 0.6%.

  • Monroe sits 16.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 53 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Monroe rent for $2,411/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,224/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,976/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,648/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$1,585/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $1,585 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,937. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,187 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,411

No Change

65%

1 bedroom

$1,224

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,975

4%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,647

6%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,411

Last year

65%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,224

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

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 by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, GA is 7% 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

Residential Lease, Monroe, GA

129 Tanglewood Dr #B, Monroe, GA 30656

2 beds

1 bath

$950

501 Pine Park St #O - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Monroe

Residential Lease, Monroe, GA

501 Pine Park St #O, Monroe, GA 30655

4 beds

3 baths

$1,150

Maple Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Maple Place Apartments

407 Maple Ln, Monroe, GA 30655

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

501 Pine Park St #I - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Monroe

Residential Lease, Monroe, GA

501 Pine Park St #I, Monroe, GA 30655

4 beds

3 baths

$1,350

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe?

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 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?

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).

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