Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Monroe, LA rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $850/month. Renters today are paying $90 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $1,100/month in March 2025.
Vs. national rents
Monroe rents are 56.4% more affordable than the national median of $1,950/month. This positions Monroe as a lower-cost rental market compared to the national landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Monroe rent for about $475/month, 1-bedrooms around $800/month, and 2-bedrooms near $825/month. Larger units show wider variation, with 3-bedrooms at $1,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,798/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$850/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $850 per month as of June 2026. This is 56% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Monroe, LA
Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $815.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $475 |  4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $825 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 2% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $2,797 | 2% | 113% |
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 | $825 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $787 | 35% | - | |
Houses | $1,550 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$475
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
113%
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
$825
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$787
Last 30 days
35%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
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
56%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, LA is 15% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,005
2%$1,400
3%$850
17%$1,650
22%$1,050
1%$1,425
4%$974
1%$1,000
2%$1,000
4%$1,134
7%$887
10%$1,100
15%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 | 1% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 7% lower |
| Housing | 25% lower |
| Transportation | 13% lower |
| Utilities | 27% lower |
Discover rentals in Monroe, LA
5d+ ago
Desiard St, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
100 S 23rd St #100C, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
200 Filhiol Ave #1, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1 bath
$625
House for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
1400 - 1600 Grammont, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Monroe
1902 Sherwood Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 5
1d ago
House for rent in Monroe
210 Bayou Trace Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
110 Maison Dr #NA, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jan 6
22h ago
House for rent in Monroe
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
22h ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
2d ago
6568 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,853–$2,291
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Monroe
1902 Sherwood Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
900 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
2 baths
$775
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3111 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$985–$1,070
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
3509 Stowers Dr, Monroe, LA 71201
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
3401 Harvester Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
107 Hudson Ln, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
2 baths
$915
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6568 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,853–$2,170
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
900 Riverside Dr, Monroe, LA 71201
2 beds
2 baths
$775
Apartment 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 $850 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Monroe?
Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 56% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Monroe?
Monroe's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units are slightly lower at around $890 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of available rentals at 54% of the market, giving renters more options in this category.
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).