Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Louisiana Monroe, LA

Median rent

Median rent in West Monroe

$1,800/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Monroe is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$3.39

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Monroe

134

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Monroe rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Louisiana Monroe, LA

Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 11% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Louisiana Monroe, LA

Rent prices in West Monroe vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Monroe is $900, whereas a house costs $2,147. 1-bedroom apartments in West Monroe run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$2,450

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$857

-

13%

2 bedroom

$915

-

34%

3 bedroom

$1,950

-

6%

4 bedroom

$2,800

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

1 bedroom

Average rent

$857

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$915

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Louisiana Monroe, LA, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Louisiana Monroe, LA

1300 N 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Monroe

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL, West Monroe, LA

1300 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291

Studio

0 baths

$465

Desiard St - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

7.7

Very good

Desiard St

Desiard St, Monroe, LA 71201

2 beds

1 bath

$500

100 S 23rd St #100A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

Desiard St - 100A

100 S 23rd St #100A, Monroe, LA 71201

2 beds

1 bath

$500

2206 Desiard St #2206B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Monroe

Desiard St - 2206B

2206 Desiard St #2206B, Monroe, LA 71201

2 beds

1 bath

$500

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Frequently asked questions for University of Louisiana Monroe, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Monroe rental market.

How much is rent in West Monroe?

The average rent in West Monroe is $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Monroe?

Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 11% since last year.

How does West Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Monroe is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Monroe?

To comfortably afford rent in West Monroe, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).