The University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA

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The University of Louisiana at Monroe - Monroe, LA

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A cornerstone of North Louisiana’s scholarly community

Public Urban Walkable Warhawks ULM

Since opening its doors in 1931, the University of Louisiana-Monroe has been a major hub for education and culture in northern Louisiana. The institution’s MBA program has risen in the ranks to become one of the top in the region, and on-campus facilities like the Natural History Museum and Biedernharn Recital Hall are among the city’s best attractions. The Warhawks sports teams play in the Sunbelt Conference, and game days at Malone Stadium are always major events for the whole community.

Several bridges across Bayou DeSiard connect the ULM campus to the neighborhoods on the east side of the city—this area is where you’ll find the most abundant rental options, with several apartments, condos, and houses within a short walk of the university. Monroe’s historic Downtown is about three miles away, offering up a diverse selection of restaurants, bars, and boutique shops.

Right across the Ouachita River, West Monroe has even more popular hangouts. Several nearby golf courses and nature preserves provide excellent opportunities to spend time outdoors. Monroe Regional Airport is just a few blocks away from campus, putting the outside world at your fingertips.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Monroe, LA is $565 for a studio, $806 for one bedroom, $1,022 for two bedrooms, and $1,083 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 394 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $565/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 699 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $806/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,029 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,022/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,006 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,083/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

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

J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

462 Students

8
out of 10

Sallie Humble Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-6

599 Students

6
out of 10

Jack Hayes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

587 Students

6
out of 10

Robinson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

413 Students

6
out of 10

Swartz Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

383 Students

6
out of 10

Ouachita Parish High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,191 Students

6
out of 10

Robert E. Lee Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

480 Students

4
out of 10

Richwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

378 Students

3
out of 10

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

353 Students

3
out of 10

Richwood High School

Public

Grades 8-12

506 Students

2
out of 10

Sterlington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

539 Students

8
out of 10

Ouachita Parish High School

Public

Grades 8-12

1,191 Students

6
out of 10

Neville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,121 Students

6
out of 10

Wossman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

636 Students

5
out of 10

Carroll High School

Public

Grades 9-12

609 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
  • Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
  • Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Monroe 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 February 2025.