Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
West Monroe
West Monroe, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$757
Population
12,771
Renter Mix
57% Rent
West Monroe is bursting with family-fun attractions
Charming
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Museums
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Wineries
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The city of West Monroe has a number of charming attributes and enjoyable attractions inside its quaint community. Its “twin city" Monroe is on the east side of the Ouachita River, making West Monroe on the west, hence its name.
Biedenharm Museum & Garden is a local gem with a Coca-Cola gift shop. The 1914 mansion was home of the first company bottler, Joseph Biedenharn, and includes a gorgeous garden oasis and brand memorabilia from the Biedenharn family. Landry Vineyard is also a fun place to visit in town. They produce a variety of wines, pair them with cheese, and host outdoor concerts.
In addition to their West Monroe apartments, locals enjoy having direct access to Interstate 20 for easy travel into Shreveport, LA or Jackson, MS. Lazarre and Kiroli Park are two community green spaces perfect for outdoor recreation. West Monroe offers a wide variety of dining options that range from fast food chains to sit-down and even gourmet restaurants.
The Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo is a fabulous family-friendly attraction with acres of wildlife habitats, a boat excursion, and petting zoo. Are you ready for West Monroe? Look for your dream apartment today!
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,767
Average: $55,861
Education
2,510
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,782
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Monroe has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Monroe, LA is $904 for a studio, $747 for one bedroom, $926 for two bedrooms, and $1,233 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Monroe has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$747/month
680 Sq Ft
House
$1,439/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,935/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Monroe, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
544 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
509 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
751 Students
George Welch Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
480 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
297 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,189 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
635 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
602 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,080 Students
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School
Public
Grades PK-8
187 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,189 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,080 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Biedenharn Museum & Gardens
- Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
- D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge
- Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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 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.