The Monroe
127 W Pomona St,
Monrovia, CA 91016
$2,322 - $6,305
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Monrovia, CA
What is the average rent in Monrovia, CA?
$2,460/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.9%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Monrovia, CA is $2,460 per month. This is 51% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Monrovia one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Monrovia, you can expect to pay about $2,245 per month for a studio, $2,460 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,744 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,382 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Monrovia, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.9%, which averages out to $122 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 October 2025
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Rent Ranges in Monrovia, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
3%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
37%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Monrovia, CA?
Because the average rent in Monrovia is $2,460, you’ll want to make about $8,200 per month or $98,400 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 Monrovia, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Monrovia, CA 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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.