Yardly Monroe
3380 Taylor Morrison Way,
Monroe, NC 28110
1-2 Beds | $1,720 - $2,175
Rental Market Trends in Monroe, NC
What is the average rent in Monroe, NC?
$1,318/month
Average Rent
693 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Monroe, NC is $1,318 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Monroe more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Monroe, you can expect to pay about $945 per month for a studio, $1,318 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,529 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,729 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Monroe, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5%, which averages out to $66 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Monroe, NC
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
19%
$700 - $1,000/month
57%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
10%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Monroe, NC?
Because the average rent in Monroe is $1,318, you’ll want to make about $4,393 per month or $52,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Monroe, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Monroe, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.