Monroe, NC Rent History

135 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,995
1-year change
+0.1%
$1/mo
5-year change
+26.8%
$422/mo
10-year change
+73.8%
$847/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Monroe

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,069/mo0.0%
2016$1,136/mo+6.3%+6.3%
2017$1,185/mo+4.3%+10.9%
2018$1,237/mo+4.4%+15.7%
2019$1,299/mo+5.0%+21.5%
2020$1,350/mo+3.9%+26.3%
2021$1,511/mo+11.9%+41.3%
2022$1,706/mo+12.9%+59.6%
2023$1,805/mo+5.8%+68.8%
2024$1,911/mo+5.9%+78.8%
2025$1,969/mo+3.0%+84.2%
2026$1,987/mo+0.9%+85.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Monroe changed since 2015?

Median rent in Monroe, NC was $1,069 in 2015-04 and is $1,995 as of 2026-07 — a change of $926 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 +26.8% ($422 per month). The current median is $1,995.

What has rent in Monroe done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Monroe, NC has changed +73.8% ($847 per month). It is now $1,995.

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

Year over year, median rent in Monroe, NC has increased +0.1% ($1/mo). Current median: $1,995.

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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.