Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Monroe rent stands today
Monroe, NC rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,995/month. Renters today are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, with prices close to the recent peak of $2,090/month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Monroe runs 5.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above the national average for renters seeking options in smaller markets with limited inventory of 102 total rentals.
Price ranges
Monroe's rental market is dominated by houses at $2,066/month and apartments at $1,500/month, with houses making up 89.5% of total rentals. Bedroom medians range from $1,100/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,296/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a wide range of renter needs.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $1,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Monroe, NC
Average rent prices in Monroe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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, NC
Rent prices in Monroe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monroe is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,066. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,334 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,646.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,355 |  5% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 14% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,594 | 6% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,985 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,296 | 1% | 4% |
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, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 12% | 11% | |
Condos | $1,450 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,066 | No Change | 8% | |
Rooms | $698 | No Change | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,594
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,985
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,296
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
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, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Houses
Average rent
$2,066
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$698
Last year
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Monroe, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Monroe and Charlotte by all bedroom counts and property types.
Monroe
5%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,848
3%$2,082
2%$2,171
3%$2,102
8%$1,350
5%$2,199
9%$2,095
10%$1,905
3%$2,195
12%$2,500
18%$2,600
4%$2,500
6%Discover rentals in Monroe, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
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.House for rent
38m ago
House for rent in Monroe
304 Serenity Hills Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
4 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Price dropped $1,000Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 9
15h ago
201 Wilkes Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,905
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.House for rent
Available Jan 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$2,590
Price dropped $120Additional 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.House for rent
Available Dec 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4019 Penwood Pl, Monroe, NC 28110
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,540
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
3030 Buffet Ln #49, Monroe, NC 28110
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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.House for rent
23m ago
4650 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$1,995
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.Apartment for rent
15h ago
201 Wilkes Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,241
Price dropped $920Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,081
Price dropped $860Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,021
Price dropped $950Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,841
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 19
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,336
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Jan 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
Price dropped $270Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 7
15h ago
201 Wilkes Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,295–$1,595
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,241
Price dropped $920Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,081
Price dropped $860Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
Price dropped $270Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 7
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Frequently asked questions for Monroe, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Monroe rental market.
How much is rent in Monroe?
The average rent in Monroe is $1,995 per month as of November 7, 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 5% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Monroe?
To comfortably afford rent in Monroe, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Monroe?
March offers the lowest rents in Monroe, with approximately 9.6% savings compared to July's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing opportunities for renters throughout the year.
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).