Apartments for Rent in Monroe, NC

Prices and availability in Monroe, NC were last updated on 12 May 2026.

The best apartments in Monroe, NC are: Elevate Rocky River, 4813 Manchineel Lane Monroe, NC 28110, 1915 Rockycreek Lane Monroe, NC 28112, 1020 Brook Valley Run Monroe, NC 28110 and Cottages Of Monroe.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,065 and $2,909.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,000 and $2,003.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,275 and $3,053.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Monroe, NC is between $1,065 and $2,909.

In Monroe, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 4% of Monroe's rentals, 47% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 48% 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.