Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Monrovia

$3,170/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Monrovia is $3,170 per month as of October 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,270 more per month.

$3.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Monrovia

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,858, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Monrovia run $2,790 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,762

6%

12%

1 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,899

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$4,185

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,650

1%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,762

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,899

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,185

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

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$3,170
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,550
increased by87%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Monrovia, Monrovia, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Arcadia, Arcadia, CA.

Discover rentals in Monrovia, Monrovia, CA

Duarte 849 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Duarte 849

849 W Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
M 860 Colorado (WO) - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

2d ago

8.8

Very good

M 860 Colorado (WO)

860 W Colorado Blvd, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1325Alta - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

9.2

Excellent

1325Alta

1325 S Alta Vista Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
215 N Myrtle Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

215 N Myrtle Ave

215 N Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,170 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Monrovia?

Average rent prices in Monrovia have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Monrovia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Monrovia is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,270 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 $127,000/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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