Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Monrovia

$3,082/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monrovia is $3,082 per month as of September 2026. This is 62% above the national average rent, or $1,182 more per month.

$3.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monrovia

32

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Monrovia rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

Average rent prices in Monrovia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, Monrovia, CA

Rent prices in Monrovia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Monrovia is $2,854, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Monrovia run $2,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$2,195

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,949

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$4,025

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$6,950

17%

64%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,949

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,025

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,950

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

64%

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

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

Monrovia

Median rent price$3,082
increased by62%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,972
increased by56%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monrovia, Monrovia, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Arcadia, Arcadia, CA.

Discover rentals in Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

439 W Walnut Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monrovia

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

Duarte 849 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Duarte 849

849 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

M 860 Colorado (WO) - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

9h ago

8.3

Very good

M 860 Colorado (WO)

860 W Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

205Mayf - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

205Mayf

207 S Mayflower Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions for Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Monrovia rental market.

How much is rent in Monrovia?

The average rent in Monrovia is $3,082 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monrovia?

Average rent prices in Monrovia have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Monrovia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monrovia is 62% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,182 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 $123,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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