Average Rent in Monroe County, PA↑ Rents rising 1.4% YoY🔺 6th priciest in PA

Monroe County, PA has rental prices ranging from $1,258/month to $2,591/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,266/month — 10% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $82,374/year, spending $1,266/month on a 1-bedroom represents 18% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Monroe County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,550/month, Monroe County ranks #6 most expensive of the 57 cities tracked in Pennsylvania — pricier than 90% of all US cities in our data.

The Monroe County Rental Market

The Monroe County, PA area has a population of about 167,784 and 21% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Monroe County, PA have risen by $21/month (1.4%) over the past year, from $1,529 to $1,550. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Monroe County, PA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $50,640. The local median household income of $82,374 exceeds that threshold by $31,734, making Monroe County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Neighborhoods

Home values — and by extension rent levels — vary significantly across Monroe County's neighborhoods. Among the highest-value areas are Mountainhome ($287,560 median home value), Arlington Heights ($332,070 median home value). Renters on a tighter budget may find better value in less central neighborhoods or in adjacent metros with lower overall rent levels.

Is Monroe County, PA Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Monroe County?

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Living in Monroe County

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