Monroe, NC Rent History

137 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,896
1-year change
+2.7%
$49/mo
5-year change
+28.8%
$424/mo
10-year change
+78.0%
$831/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Monroe

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$983/mo—0.0%
2016$1,044/mo+6.2%+6.2%
2017$1,091/mo+4.5%+11.0%
2018$1,139/mo+4.4%+15.9%
2019$1,194/mo+4.8%+21.5%
2020$1,245/mo+4.3%+26.7%
2021$1,396/mo+12.1%+42.0%
2022$1,569/mo+12.4%+59.6%
2023$1,668/mo+6.3%+69.7%
2024$1,768/mo+6.0%+79.9%
2025$1,832/mo+3.6%+86.4%
2026$1,844/mo+0.7%+87.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Monroe changed since 2015?

Median rent in Monroe, NC was $983 in 2015-04 and is $1,896 as of 2026-09 — a change of $913 per month over 11 years.

How much has Monroe rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Monroe, NC has changed +28.8% ($424 per month). The current median is $1,896.

What has rent in Monroe done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Monroe, NC has changed +78.0% ($831 per month). It is now $1,896.

Is rent in Monroe going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Monroe, NC has increased +2.7% ($49/mo). Current median: $1,896.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.