Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$987/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $987 per month as of November 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $913 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Monroe, MI

Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,435. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$945

No Change

26%

2 bedroom

$1,095

No Change

11%

3 bedroom

$1,449

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last year

7%

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

$950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

Condos

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

90%

Houses

Average rent

$1,435

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

Median rent price$987
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,299
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, MI is 24% lower than the median rent in Belleville, MI.

Discover rentals in Monroe, MI

25 E Elm Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
50 Virginia Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

Condominium, 1 Story, Monroe, MI

50 Virginia Dr #6, Monroe, MI 48162

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1743 Mall Rd #35 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1701 Mall Road #18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

11h ago

8.3

Very good

Plum Park

875 Plum Village Dr, Monroe, MI 48161

Studio

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1166 N Macomb St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1166 N Macomb St

1166 N Macomb St, Monroe, MI 48162

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
725 Washington St #320 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

1 bed

1 bath

$945

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
739 Washington St #207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

1 bed

1 bath

$945

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
ONE11 APPLETON PARK - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

ONE11 APPLETON PARK

620 John Anderson Ct, Monroe, MI 48162

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1166 N Macomb St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1166 N Macomb St

1166 N Macomb St, Monroe, MI 48162

1–2 beds

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
725 Washington St #320 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

1 bed

1 bath

$945

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1743 Mall Rd #35 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
503 W 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

MULTIFAMILY, 1 Story, Monroe, MI

503 W 8th St, Monroe, MI 48161

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 Washington St #320 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

1 bed

1 bath

$945

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
423 Washington St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

423 Washington St #4, Monroe, MI 48161

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 Washington St #312 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1166 N Macomb St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1166 N Macomb St

1166 N Macomb St, Monroe, MI 48162

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1743 Mall Rd #35 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$999

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
25 E Elm Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
423 Washington St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

423 Washington St #4, Monroe, MI 48161

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $987 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe?

Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $913 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 $39,000/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).