Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Monroe, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Monroe

$2,500/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monroe is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monroe

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monroe rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Monroe, WA

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,161, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Monroe run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,899

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,950

3%

25%

2 bedroom

$2,122

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,575

10%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,949

1%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,899

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,122

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,575

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,949

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

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$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,855
increased by48%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monroe, WA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bothell East, WA.

Discover rentals in Monroe, WA

Cherry Creek - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.3

Very good

Cherry Creek

520 S Kelsey St, Monroe, WA 98272

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,825–$2,575

Apartment for rent

18463 Blueberry Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

3 beds

2 baths

$2,974

$2,743

Price drop

Apartment for rent

15679 170th Dr Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

4 beds

2 baths

$2,995

House for rent

29517 97th St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Monroe

House 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 $2,500 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monroe?

Average rent prices in Monroe have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monroe is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $100,000/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 typically offers the lowest rental prices in Monroe, with rents running about 8% lower than November, which sees the highest prices due to seasonal demand patterns.

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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