Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Monroe, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Monroe rent stands today
Monroe, NC rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,082/month. Renters today are paying $160 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month dip of 0.7%.
Compared to national trends
Monroe runs 8.2% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with limited total rentals at 105 units.
Price ranges
Monroe's rental inventory is dominated by houses at $2,115/month, while apartments sit at $1,699/month. Bedroom medians range from $1,015/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,299/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms making up over half the market at $2,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Monroe climbed 47.2% year over year to $1,847/month, far outpacing the citywide increase of 4.4%. This segment's growth contrasts with declines in 1-bedroom and 4+ bedroom rents, showing varied trends within the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Monroe
$2,082/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Monroe is $2,082 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $157 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Monroe
105
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Monroe, NC
Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,699, whereas a house costs $2,115. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,429 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,847 | No Change | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,015 |  7% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,562 | 6% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,299 | 2% | 6% |
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 | $1,699 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $2,115 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $594 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,847
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,015
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,299
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
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
$1,699
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$594
Last 30 days
2%
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
8%higher than the national median
3%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, NC is 11% higher than the median rent in Charlotte, NC.
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9%Discover rentals in Monroe, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Monroe
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
812 S Johnson St, Monroe, NC 28112
3 beds
1 bath
$1,690
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1024 Patricians Ln #NA, Monroe, NC 28110
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,975
$4,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Monroe
2026 Lake Como Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
3 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
10m ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,860
House for rent
Available Aug 25
2d ago
House for rent in Monroe
2007 Creeks Landing Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
1d ago
4650 Old Charlotte Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,355–$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
201 Wilkes Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,165
$1,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 26
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,055
$1,905
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,930
$2,180
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,155
$1,905
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,925
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,620
$2,090
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 8
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,165
$1,990
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 26
7h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,055
$1,905
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 4
4d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,930
$2,180
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
1024 Patricians Ln #NA, Monroe, NC 28110
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,975
$4,850
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 14
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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 $2,082 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Monroe?
Average rent prices in Monroe have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Monroe is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $157 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 $83,000/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 $1,610/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).