Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
West Monroe, LA

Median rent

Median rent in West Monroe

$1,300/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Monroe is $1,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $645 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Monroe

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Monroe rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 15% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in West Monroe run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,229.

Listings

Studio

$2,500

40%

-

1 bedroom

$675

7%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,125

17%

18%

3 bedroom

$1,600

8%

18%

4 bedroom

$3,500

9%

39%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

18%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

39%

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$1,300
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$897
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Monroe, LA is 45% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$970

decreased by12%
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$1,950

decreased by13%
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$1,175

increased by13%
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$1,650

increased by79%
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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

1d ago

8

Very good

415 Gulpha Drive

415 Gulpha Dr, West Monroe, LA 71291

1 bed

1 bath

$615–$625

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West Monroe

WM- 1002 South 5th Street, Unit C - 1

1002 S 5th St #1, West Monroe, LA 71292

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 2

CAMILLIA APT LLC - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.3

Very good

CAMILLIA APT LLC

1616 Arkansas Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291

1–3 beds

1 bath

$750–$950

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 $1,300 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Monroe?

Average rent prices in West Monroe have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does West Monroe rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Monroe is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 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 $52,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Monroe average around $740/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,130/month.

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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1300 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
1908 Jonesboro Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
206 Mcmillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
303 Mcmillan Rd, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
3100 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
3426 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
4400 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
4565 Cypress St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
500 Wood St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
525 Thomas Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
113 Downing Pines Rd, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
127 Loblolly Dr, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
207 Blanchard St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
211 Su Quak Natch Ah St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
3004 N 7th St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
505 Constitution Dr, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
901 Wood St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA
1002 S 5th St, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
125 Loblolly Dr, West Monroe, LA 71292, USA
210 Claiborne St, West Monroe, LA 71291, USA