Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC

Prices and availability in Monroe, NC were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Monroe, NC are: Nottingham Apartments, Pinewood Trace, Cottages Of Monroe, Elevate Rocky River and Woodbrook Apartment Homes.

The average rent in Monroe, NC is $1,421.

The price range for a studio apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,065 and $2,465.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,065 and $2,423.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,100 and $3,214.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,065 and $2,580.

In Monroe 38% of the housing is rented out compared to 62% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 4% of Monroe's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 51% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 44% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Monroe is 36 years old, with 5% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Monroe are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 29% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 55% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.