Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$1,037/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $1,037 per month as of August 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $887 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Monroe, MI
Average rent prices in Monroe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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, MI
Rent prices in Monroe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monroe is $985, whereas a house costs $1,564. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $897 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $9,000 | No Change | 398% | |
1 bedroom | $897 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,212 | 2% | 65% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 7% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 |  2% | - |
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, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $985 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 11% | 3% | |
Houses | $1,564 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$9,000
Last year
398%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$897
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
65%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
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, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,564
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
The table above reflects average rent prices in Monroe, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Monroe and Belleville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Monroe
46%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, MI is 16% lower than the median rent in Belleville, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,234
7%$1,279
$1,399
20%$1,450
12%$1,079
26%$1,185
3%$1,750
22%$2,250
4%$1,612
73%$985
5%$1,419
1%$1,245
16%Discover rentals in Monroe, MI
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Monroe
1110 Humphrey St #2, Monroe, MI 48161
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
50 Virginia Dr #6, Monroe, MI 48162
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
620 John Anderson Ct, Monroe, MI 48162
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1.5 baths
$18,000
House for rent
4d ago
875 Plum Village Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
Studio
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1 bed
1 bath
$1,105
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
15117 S Dixie Hwy #2, Monroe, MI 48161
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 19
1d ago
620 John Anderson Ct, Monroe, MI 48162
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,129
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,129
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1 bed
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1985 S Custer Rd #1, Monroe, MI 48161
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Monroe
1110 Humphrey St #2, Monroe, MI 48161
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
1811 N Telegraph Rd Lot 41 #LOT42, Monroe, MI 48162
3 beds
2 baths
$1,249
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
15117 S Dixie Hwy #2, Monroe, MI 48161
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 19
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Frequently asked questions for Monroe, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Monroe rental market.
How much is rent in Monroe?
The average rent in Monroe is $1,037 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Monroe?
Average rent prices in Monroe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $887 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 $42,000/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 historical patterns, May offers the lowest rents in Monroe while December sees the highest, with an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months. Monitoring for new listings as inventory returns to the market may provide the best opportunities.
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).