Last updated on May 20, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$2,171/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $2,171 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $222 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Monroe, WA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Monroe, WA

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased 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, WA

Rent prices in Monroe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monroe is $1,999, whereas a house costs $3,774. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,680 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,667

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,832

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,997

7%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,000

9%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,800

19%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,667

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,832

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

17%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monroe, WA, 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, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Monroe and Bothell East by all bedroom counts and property types.

Monroe

Median rent price$2,171
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,710
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bothell East, WA.

Discover rentals in Monroe, WA

18532 Blueberry LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

18532 Blueberry LLC

18532 Blueberry Ln, Monroe, WA 98272

3 beds

2 baths

$2,210

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Monroe, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Monroe rental market.

How much is rent in Monroe?

The average rent in Monroe is $2,171 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe?

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $222 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 $87,000/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, WA rental prices in 2025 show 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $2,000 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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