Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, LA

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monroe, LA is $865. This is -54%, or $1,035, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$865

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

80

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Monroe, LA is $865. This is -54%, or $1,035, lower than the national average.

$0.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

30%
46%
18%
2%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

57%
43%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Monroe, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Monroe, LA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have increased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Monroe, LA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Monroe, LA is $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Monroe, LA costs about $920 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Monroe, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $897.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$865

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$800

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,300

3%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,400

26%

17%

Studio

$612

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$612

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$865

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

17%

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.

Compare rent prices in Monroe, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Monroe, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alexandria, LA.

Monroe

Median rent price$865
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, LA is 13% lower than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

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$1,080

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$900

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$989

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$1,100

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Cost of living in
Monroe, LA

The overall cost of living in Monroe, LA is 12% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

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

Apartments for rent in Monroe

Discover rentals in Monroe, LA

131 Swartz School Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

131 Swartz School Road, Lot 13 - ,

131 Swartz School Rd #1, Monroe, LA 71203

2 beds

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Jan 13

131 Swartz School Rd ##Lot - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

131 Swartz School Road, Lot 13 - ,

131 Swartz School Rd ##Lot, Monroe, LA 71203

2 beds

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Jan 13

606 Richardson St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

M- 606 Richardson Avenue - 1

606 Richardson St #1, Monroe, LA 71202

2 beds

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Jan 1

1503 S 5th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

M- 1503 South 5th Street - 1

1503 S 5th St #1, Monroe, LA 71202

2 beds

1 bath

$450

House for rent

Available Jan 1

1010 S 3rd St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

1010 South 3rd St, Monroe, LA 71202 - A

1010 S 3rd St #A, Monroe, LA 71202

2 beds

1 bath

$495

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 1

1513 Breard St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

1513 Breard Street, Monroe, LA 71201 - 1

1513 Breard St #1, Monroe, LA 71201

3 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Jan 21

1004 S 7th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

1004 South 7th Street, Monroe, LA 71202 - 1

1004 S 7th St #1, Monroe, LA 71202

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Nov 24

2807 Georgia Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

2807 Georgia Street, Monroe, LA 71202 - 1

2807 Georgia Street #1, Monroe, LA 71202

3 beds

1 bath

$725

House for rent

Available Aug 1