Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Monroe rent stands today

    Monroe, NC rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters are paying $100 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged as of June 2026.

  • Monroe rent runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it slightly above the national average in a market with 109 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Monroe bedroom medians range from $895/month for 1-bed units to $2,399/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $1,846/month and 3-bedrooms near $1,949/month. The 1-bed segment is the smallest share of total rentals at 7%.

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$2,000/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

109

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 1% 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$1,846

No Change

55%

1 bedroom

$895

9%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,525

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,949

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,399

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,846

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,949

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

2%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

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

1278 S Hayne St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

1278 South Hayne Street 109-B - 1

1278 S Hayne St #1, Monroe, NC 28112

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Available Jun 22

3620 Richardson Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

House for rent

1380 Fairley Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Monroe

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

House for rent

The Oaks at Monroe - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

The Oaks at Monroe

201 Wilkes Dr, Monroe, NC 28110

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,395–$1,595

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,000 per month as of June 27, 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 1% since last year.

How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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?

Monroe rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $850 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. One-bedroom apartments experienced a 12.5% increase from the previous year, and two-bedroom rents climbed 8.7% over the same period.

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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