Monroe

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Monroe, WA

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A tranquil small town on the cusp of Seattle

Suburban Scenic Riverside Lush Historic Mountain Views

Nestled in the Cascade foothills, Monroe is a tranquil suburb located about 30 miles northeast of Seattle. Monroe offers residents a small-town atmosphere, with a close-knit community and a historic downtown. Downtown Monroe stretches along Main Street, with a bevy of restaurants, cafes, and shops in charming, colorful storefronts.

Monroe also provides additional shopping and dining options along U.S. 2, where residents find an array of suburban conveniences. With its beautiful mountain views and easy access to three rivers (the Skykomish, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie rivers), Monroe is undeniably lush and brimming with opportunities for outdoor adventure. Some of Monroe’s most popular recreational venues include Lake Tye Park, Al Borlin Park, and nearby Lord Hill Park.

Monroe is home to attractions such as Reptile Zoo, Evergreen Speedway, and the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. The community is also within easy driving distance of Seattle’s many vibrant amenities and attractions.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Monroe, WA is $955 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, $2,003 for two bedrooms, and $2,388 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,162/month
577 Sq Ft
House
$2,949/month
1,600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

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

Salem Woods Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

455 Students

Frank Wagner Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

564 Students

Fryelands Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

384 Students

Out Of District Special Ed

Public

Grades PK-11

24 Students

Park Place Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

750 Students

Out Of District Special Ed

Public

Grades PK-11

24 Students

Monroe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,552 Students

Out Of District Special Ed

Public

Grades PK-11

24 Students

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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.