Monrovia, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Monrovia, California rental market.

Monrovia, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,791

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

7.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Monrovia, California apartments have recorded a 7.1% rent increase.

Monrovia, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Monrovia $2,446 $2,513 $2,672 $2,799 $2,560 $2,683 $2,607 $2,612 $2,857 $2,791
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Monrovia
National
Nov 2021
$2,446
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,513
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,672
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,799
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,560
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,683
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,607
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,612
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,857
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,791
$1,748

Monrovia, California Average Apartment Rent

Monrovia, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 77.75%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Monrovia, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 22.25%.

Monrovia, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 7,216
Owner occupied housing units 6,344

Renters take up 53% of Monrovia, California real estate, occupying a total of 7,216 units, while homeowners live in 6,344 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.1

Renter median household income**

$81,806

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.84

Rental vacancy rate**

4.3%

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 215
1 bed 1,745
2 beds 3,681
3 beds 989
4 beds 501
5 or more beds 85

There are 3,681 rentals in Monrovia, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 51%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 85 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Monrovia, California homes for rent is 4.1.

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 134
25 - 34 years 1,371
35 - 44 years 1,746
45 - 54 years 1,577
55 - 59 years 862
60 - 64 years 568
65 - 74 years 565
75 - 84 years 295
85 years and over 98

Most condos for rent in Monrovia, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 years age group (22%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,364
Non-Family Households 2,852

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,550
No related children of the householder under 18 4,666

A total of 4,364 apartments for rent in Monrovia, California, or 60% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 35% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,550 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Monrovia, California is 2.84.

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 722
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,195
Some college or associate's degree 2,331
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,968

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 41% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 10% of the homes for rent in Monrovia, California.

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 379
Built 2000 - 2009 415
Built 1990 - 1999 395
Built 1980 - 1989 995
Built 1970 - 1979 948
Built 1960 - 1969 1,246
Built 1950 - 1959 1,351
Built 1940 - 1949 645
Built 1939 or earlier 829

The highest share of Monrovia, California apartment rentals, namely 19% or 1,351 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (17%, 1,246 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (14%, 995 units).

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 492
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,058
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,186
Moved in 2000 to 2009 977
Moved in 1990 to 1999 228
Moved in 1989 or earlier 275

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Monrovia, California renters (44%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 3% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Monrovia, California condos for rent is 2015.

Monrovia, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 448
1 vehicle available 2,824
2 vehicles available 2,636
3 vehicles available 666
4 vehicles available 563
5 or more vehicles available 79

When it comes to transportation options, 39% of Monrovia, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 37% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 9% have 3 vehicles available.

Monrovia, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 7,693
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 906
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 308
Walked 210
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 263
Worked at home 1,416

Monrovia, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 17,875
Moved within same county 1,965
Moved from different county within same state 157
Moved from different state 177
Moved from abroad 115

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Monrovia, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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