Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
West Monroe, LA

Median rent

Median rent in West Monroe

$1,500/mo

increased by54%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Monroe is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Monroe

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Monroe rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in West Monroe, LA

Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 54% 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 $1,144, whereas a house costs $2,375. 1-bedroom apartments in West Monroe run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$2,650

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,094

4%

81%

2 bedroom

$1,222

1%

34%

3 bedroom

$1,650

2%

37%

4 bedroom

$3,500

3%

94%

Studio

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,094

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

81%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

94%

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

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Monroe, LA is 51% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

Discover rentals in West Monroe, LA

1300 N 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Monroe

SINGLE_FAMILY - West Monroe, LA

1300 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291

Studio

0 baths

$465

House for rent

415 Gulpha Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

415 Gulpha Drive

415 Gulpha Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

105 Prune St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in West Monroe

105 Prune - 1

105 Prune St #1, West Monroe, LA 71292

3 beds

1 bath

$795

$715

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 2

403 Gulpha Dr #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Monroe

403 Gulpha Drive Apartments

403 Gulpha Dr #6, West Monroe, LA 71291

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $1,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Monroe?

Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 54% since last year.

How does West Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Monroe is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 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 $60,000/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).

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