Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
21%
Monroeville
Monroeville, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$433
Population
5,623
Renter Mix
38% Rent
The inspiration for Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”
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The city of Monroeville is a small town in the southwest suburbs of Alabama, between Mobile and Montgomery. Monroeville is home to a close-knit community and a family-friendly environment. Affordable apartments and houses are available for rent in this charming town. Although Monroeville may seem like your typical secluded suburb, this town is known as the home of two well-known writers, Truman Capote and Harper Lee. In fact, the two were childhood friends, and Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” was inspired by the historic town of Monroeville. Tourists and residents alike still appreciate the town’s historic roots and its welcoming community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$31,459
Average: $53,359
Education
826
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,197
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Monroeville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroeville, AL is $433 for one bedroom, $705 for two bedrooms, and $3,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroeville has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$433/month
668 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Monroeville, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
420 Students
Public
Grades K-8
329 Students
Public
Grades K-8
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-9
419 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
322 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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.