Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Monroe rent stands today
Monroe, LA rent rose 92.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $1,010 more per month on average than last year, extending the market's climb to a new peak this month.
Compared to national trends
Monroe is 5.8% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median. The city has 90 total rentals, offering a limited but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Monroe run around $2,056/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $850/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,050 and $2,800/month respectively. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
Year-over-year rent changes differ by bedroom tier in Monroe. The 1-bedroom segment rose 11.8%, 3-bedroom climbed 39.0%, and 4+ bedroom increased 30.2%, while 2-bedroom rents held essentially flat, diverging from the citywide 92.0% rise.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$1,800/mo
92%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $110 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Monroe, LA
Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 92% 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, LA
Rent prices in Monroe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monroe is $850, whereas a house costs $2,005. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,055 | 7% | - | |
1 bedroom | $950 |  7% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 10% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 7% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 28% |
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, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 35% | - | |
Houses | $2,005 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,055
Last 30 days
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
28%
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, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$2,005
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Monroe, LA, 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, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Monroe and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
Monroe
6%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, LA is 81% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$995
15%$1,500
4%$850
32%$2,000
2%$950
12%$1,800
17%$1,249
18%$995
4%$1,150
9%$1,850
12%$995
5%$1,500
77%Cost of living in Monroe, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 5% lower |
| Housing | 27% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 23% lower |
Discover rentals in Monroe, LA
2d ago
Desiard St, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2206 Desiard St #2206B, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2206 Desiard St #2206A, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
223 S Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1008 Oliver Rd, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$25,828
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1162 Oliver Rd, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$16,246
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1010 Oliver Rd, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$12,979
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1325 Louisville Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$12,000
House for rent
1d ago
6568 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,911–$2,229
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3111 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,470
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
416 Bayou Oaks Dr #NA, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
$1,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1003 Civic St, Monroe, LA 71201
3 beds
1 bath
$2,750
House for rent
Available Aug 28
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Monroe
315 Indigo Ln, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Monroe
309 Indigo Ln, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
510 Finks Hideaway Rd #154, Monroe, LA 71203
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
621 Fieldstone Ln, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
520 Finks Hideaway Rd #87, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
1d ago
3800 Morrison Dr, Monroe, LA 71201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
510 Finks Hideaway Rd #131, Monroe, LA 71203
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
520 Finks Hideaway Rd #48, Monroe, LA 71203
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
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Frequently asked questions for Monroe, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Monroe rental market.
How much is rent in Monroe?
The average rent in Monroe is $1,800 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Monroe?
Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 92% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $110 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 $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Monroe?
October offers the best rental deals in Monroe, with rents running about 10% lower than the peak pricing seen in March.
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).