Monroe

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Monroe, NC

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A true taste of small-town charm outside of Charlotte

Suburban Shopping Family-Friendly Charming

Monroe is the perfect place to raise a family and find a rental in North Carolina. Situated less than 30 miles southeast of Charlotte, residents of Monroe have quick and easy access to the Charlotte Douglas International Airport and all of the wonderful big-city amenities that Charlotte has to offer.

In the city of Monroe, you’ll find a variety of shopping centers and malls, such as the Monroe Crossing Mall. Move theaters, grocery chains, a hospital, home improvement stores, and a plethora of restaurants are available within the city. Community parks and golf courses are situated here as well, like the Rolling Hills Country Club. In the heart of town, make sure to visit the local businesses, shops, and restaurants like the Stone Table on West Franklin Street to get a taste of small-town charm! This family-friendly town has plenty of apartments and single-family homes to choose from, so don’t hesitate to find your new home in Monroe.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Monroe, NC is $950 for a studio, $1,312 for one bedroom, $1,526 for two bedrooms, and $1,726 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,312/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$2,185/month
1,958 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,978/month
1,485 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Monroe, NC

Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Wesley Chapel Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

760 Students

Unionville Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

632 Students

Rocky River Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

514 Students

Sardis Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

489 Students

Fairview Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

416 Students

Piedmont Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

968 Students

Parkwood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

828 Students

Monroe Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

955 Students

Wolfe School

Public

Grades K-12

109 Students

Union Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

303 Students

Piedmont High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,265 Students

Parkwood High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,061 Students

Sun Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,442 Students

Monroe High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,041 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fred Kirby Park
  • Jesse Helms Park
  • Blair Mills Park
  • Stallings Municipal Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Charlotte/Douglas International
  • Concord-Padgett Regional

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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 September 2025.