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The University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA

A cornerstone of North Louisiana’s scholarly community

Public Urban Walkable

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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Monroe, LA is $580 for a studio, $905 for one bedroom, $1,114 for two bedrooms, and $1,187 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroe has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 394 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $580/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 697 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $905/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,025 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,114/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,074 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,187/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk

Groceries

70 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Sallie Humble Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

579 Students

J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

458 Students

Robinson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

374 Students

Jack Hayes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

501 Students

Swartz Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

350 Students

Ouachita Parish High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,112 Students

East Ouachita Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

498 Students

Robert E. Lee Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

474 Students

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

350 Students

Richwood Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

347 Students

Sterlington High School

Public

Grades 9-12

513 Students

Neville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,042 Students

Ouachita Parish High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,112 Students

Wossman High School

Public

Grades 9-12

635 Students

Carroll High School

Public

Grades 9-12

577 Students

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 September 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.