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Monroeville, AL

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The inspiration for Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Diverse Affordable Suburban Secluded Community Historic

The city of Monroeville is a small town in the southwest suburbs of Alabama, between Mobile and Montgomery. Monroeville is home to a close-knit community and a family-friendly environment. Affordable apartments and houses are available for rent in this charming town. Although Monroeville may seem like your typical secluded suburb, this town is known as the home of two well-known writers, Truman Capote and Harper Lee. In fact, the two were childhood friends, and Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” was inspired by the historic town of Monroeville. Tourists and residents alike still appreciate the town’s historic roots and its welcoming community.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Monroeville, AL is $310 for one bedroom, and $385 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Monroeville has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$310/month
707 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Monroeville Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

420 Students

6
out of 10

Monroeville Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

329 Students

3
out of 10

Monroeville Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

329 Students

3
out of 10

Monroeville Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-9

419 Students

Rating Unavailable

Monroe County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

322 Students

1
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.