Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Monroe rent stands today
Monroe, LA rent rose 100.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,775/month. Renters today are paying $1,119 more per month on average than last year, nearing the peak rent of $1,962/month reached two months ago.
Compared to national trends
Monroe is 6.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 104 total rentals available. This positions Monroe as a market with rents slightly below the national median, offering options for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $2,400/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, and 2-bedrooms for $850/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms run $1,975 and $3,250 respectively. These figures show a wide range of rents across bedroom sizes in Monroe, LA.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$1,775/mo
101%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $1,775 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
104
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% over the last month and have increased by 101% 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 $915, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,400 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 13% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $850 |  7% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,975 | 11% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $3,250 | 50% | 41% |
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 | $915 | 3% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,450 | 20% | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 3% | 129% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
41%
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
$915
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
129%
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
7%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, LA is 88% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$942
3%$1,400
4%$850
22%$2,240
9%$900
$999
21%$1,005
32%$919
14%$1,050
8%$1,850
69%$902
$1,400
53%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 | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 6% lower |
| Housing | 29% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 22% lower |
Discover rentals in Monroe, LA
15h ago
Desiard St, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$500–$550
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2206 Desiard St #2206B, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
223 S Grand St, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$600
House for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
111 Hudson Ln #F, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$630
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 27
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
41m ago
6568 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,932–$2,194
Price droppedApartment for rent
12h ago
307 Hilton St, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3111 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,185
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
100 Brownstone Ct, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Price dropped $250House for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Monroe
227 Northpark Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1372 Parker Rd, Monroe, LA 71202
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Monroe
141 Perdido Ln, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
2 baths
$2,250
House for rent
Available Dec 1
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
17h ago
House for rent in Monroe
316 Lincoln Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
1d ago
3399 Harvester Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1 bath
$865
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3800 Morrison Dr, Monroe, LA 71201
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6568 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
2 baths
$2,063–$2,105
Price droppedApartment for rent
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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 $1,775 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 increased by 101% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 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 $71,000/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).