Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Monrovia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Monrovia

$2,810/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monrovia is $2,810 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $860 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monrovia

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monrovia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Monrovia, CA

Average rent prices in Monrovia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Monrovia, CA

Rent prices in Monrovia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monrovia is $2,822, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Monrovia run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,605

3%

54%

1 bedroom

$2,097

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,750

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,950

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,300

34%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,300

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Monrovia, CA, 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 Monrovia, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Monrovia and Azusa by all bedroom counts and property types.

Monrovia

Median rent price$2,810
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monrovia, CA is 28% higher than the median rent in Azusa, CA.

Discover rentals in Monrovia, CA

096 - Villa Las Flores - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

9.4

Excellent

096 - Villa Las Flores

1219 S Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,075–$2,600

Apartment for rent

foo833 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

foo833

833 W Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

117 S Ivy Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monrovia

Apartment - Monrovia, CA

117 S Ivy Ave #A, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

505 E Olive Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Monrovia

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Monrovia, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Monrovia rental market.

How much is rent in Monrovia?

The average rent in Monrovia is $2,810 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monrovia?

Average rent prices in Monrovia have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Monrovia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monrovia is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $860 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Monrovia?

To comfortably afford rent in Monrovia, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Monrovia?

Monrovia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,400 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 43% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 31%.

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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