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Monroe, MI Area Guide

Michigan’s historic city on the shores of Lake Erie

Historic Commuter Suburban Convenient Active Waterfront Riverside

Located on Lake Erie’s western shore, Monroe sits on the Detroit-Toledo Expressway, just 17 miles north of Toledo and 35 miles south of Detroit. Michigan’s third oldest community, Monroe is one of the most historic cities in the state. Monroe was the site of the River Raisin Battlefield, the bloodiest battle of the War of 1812.

Aiming to balance the stewardship of historic preservation with the opportunities of economic development, Monroe is quickly becoming an arts and cultural hotspot. The River Raisin Jazz Festival draws tens of thousands every year in addition to the Monroe County Fair. Downtown Monroe is home to the Monroe County Historical Museum and the River Raisin Centre for the Arts as well as plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment venues. Monroe’s Sterling State Park on the shores of Lake Erie offers residents and visitors access to boating, swimming, camping, wetlands exploration, hiking, and fishing.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe, MI is $677 for a studio, $891 for one bedroom, $1,064 for two bedrooms, and $1,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$891/month
659 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monroe, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

46 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

43 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Triumph Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Manor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Raisinville School

Public

Grades PK-5

Waterloo School

Public

Grades PK-5

Triumph Academy

Public

Grades K-8

Jefferson Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

Monroe High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Monroe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • River Raisin National Battlefield Park
  • Sterling State Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County
  • Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express

Top Apartments in Monroe

Houses for Rent in Monroe

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.