Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
West Monroe, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where West Monroe rent stands today
West Monroe, LA rent rose 53.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $613 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
West Monroe sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros despite recent rapid increases.
Price ranges
Studios in West Monroe rent for $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $825/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,490/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,500/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in West Monroe
$1,400/mo
53%vs previous year
The average rent in West Monroe is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Monroe
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Monroe rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Monroe, LA
Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 53% 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
West 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,860. 1-bedroom apartments in West Monroe run $797 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,152.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,000 | 4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 7% | 21% | |
2 bedroom | $1,425 | No Change | 46% | |
3 bedroom | $1,489 | 10% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 |  27% | 153% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Monroe, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,100 | 5% | 16% | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,860 | 4% | 119% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
21%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
46%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,489
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
153%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in West Monroe, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,860
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
119%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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.
How does rent in West Monroe, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Monroe and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Monroe
26%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Monroe, LA is 49% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.
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Discover rentals in West Monroe, LA
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
1300 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291
Studio
0 baths
$465
House for rent
1d ago
106 S 2nd St, West Monroe, LA 71291
1 bed
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in West Monroe
3 beds
1 bath
$625
House for rent
3d ago
415 Gulpha Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
505 Constitution Dr, West Monroe, LA 71292
Studio
0 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
3426 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291
Studio
0 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
113 Downing Pines Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292
Studio
0 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
814 Thomas Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
107 Ashford Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,294–$1,739
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 3-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in West Monroe
113 Hilltop Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
Available Oct 23
1d ago
1001 Glenwood Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,044–$1,152
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in West Monroe
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
12h ago
Verified
107 Ashford Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,294–$1,739
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 3-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
476 Elkins Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
492 Elkins Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Monroe
926 Harrell Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
10h ago
110 Pine St, West Monroe, LA 71291
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
12h ago
House for rent in West Monroe
113 Hilltop Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
Available Oct 23
22h ago
House for rent in West Monroe
217 Legado Ln, West Monroe, LA 71292
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
415 Gulpha Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West 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 $1,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Monroe?
Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 53% since last year.
How does West Monroe rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Monroe is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Monroe?
August offers the best rental deals in West Monroe, with rents running about 31% lower than November, which sees the highest prices. Late fall typically brings peak rental costs, so summer searches can save you money.
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).