Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Monroe, NC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,997/month. Renters are paying $33 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Monroe, NC runs 5.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a total of 97 rentals available for choice.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Monroe, NC rent for $1,355/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,995/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$1,997/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $1,997 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Monroe, NC

Average rent prices in Monroe have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,057. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,355

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,100

4%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,500

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,200

7%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,355

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

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.

Discover rentals in Monroe, NC

Fairley Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Fairley Avenue

Fairley Ave, Monroe, NC 28110

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025–$1,095

1380 Fairley Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

3002 Salmon River Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$2,110

$1,690

Price drop

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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 $1,997 per month as of September 19, 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 2% 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 $97 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).

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