Alexan Marmont
1625 S Magnolia Ave,
Monrovia, CA 91016
Studio - 3 Beds | $2,440 - $4,353
Rental Market Trends in Monrovia, CA
What is the average rent in Monrovia, CA?
$2,258/month
Average Rent
619 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.9%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Monrovia, CA is $2,258 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,559/month, making Monrovia one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Monrovia, you can expect to pay about $1,808 per month for a studio, $2,258 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,591 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,107 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Monrovia, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $65 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2025
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Rent Ranges in Monrovia, CA
Last Updated March 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
29%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
34%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Monrovia, CA?
Because the average rent in Monrovia is $2,258, you’ll want to make about $7,526 per month or $90,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Monrovia, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Monrovia, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.