Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Monroe rent stands today
Monroe, LA rent rose 72.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $955 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level of $1,800/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Monroe sits 15.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 106 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Monroe run around $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms are priced near $895 and $865/month respectively, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,100 and $3,000/month. The studio median of $2,000/month represents the upper end of the bedroom rent range.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$1,650/mo
72%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $1,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $295 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 37% over the last month and have increased by 72% 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 $865, whereas a house costs $1,978. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $985 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 506% | - | |
1 bedroom | $895 | No Change |  11% | |
2 bedroom | $865 | 2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 4% | 36% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 44% |
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 | $865 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,978 | 54% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
506%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
36%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
44%
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
$865
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,978
Last 30 days
54%
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
15%lower than the national median
54%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, LA is 84% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$897
8%$1,500
4%$970
12%$1,950
13%$1,175
13%$755
28%$990
11%$1,000
9%$1,020
1%$1,675
54%$955
2%$1,300
47%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
Apartment for rent in Monroe
200 Forrest Ave #B, Monroe, LA 71202
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Monroe
4101 Lee Ave #1, Monroe, LA 71202
3 beds
1 bath
$575
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1401 Hudson Ln, Monroe, LA 71201
Studio
0 baths
$650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1 bed
1 bath
$675
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
2h ago
6568 Highway 165 N, Monroe, LA 71203
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,827–$2,287
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3111 Old Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,310–$1,470
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
143 Jennifer Ln #27, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1 bath
$760
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
3418 Medical Park Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Monroe
57 W Elmwood Dr #1, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1.5 baths
$750
House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
1902 Sherwood Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
4 beds
2 baths
$4,500
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
32 Forest Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
4 beds
2 baths
$4,000
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 25
4d ago
Verified
5900 Winnsboro Road Camp B #NA, Monroe, LA 71202
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
House for rent
Available Jul 15
6h ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
107 Jennifer Ln #B, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1.5 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
12h ago
3401 Harvester Dr, Monroe, LA 71203
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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 $1,650 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Monroe?
Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 37% over the last month and have increased by 72% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Monroe?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Monroe average around $880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $860/month.
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).