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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Monroe

Affordable Housing in Monroe, LA

Monroe has 54 income-based rental properties offering 2,554 units across the city. With a median market rent of $886 per month (Census ACS 5-Year) and 52 percent of residents renting, affordable housing plays a central role here. Of the 20 properties with inspection scores on file, all rated good or excellent.

54
Properties
2,554
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$886/mo

Affordability in Monroe, LA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Monroe is $886 and the median household income is $40,505 annually. With 52% of residents renting, demand for affordable housing options is significant in this majority-renter city.

Monroe has 23 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties offering 1,277 total units, giving renters a range of subsidized options across the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,895 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Monroe Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,895 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 27 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Monroe

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Monroe rates 27 out of 100 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 39 out of 100 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
36 schools · 6 districts

Schools

Monroe is served by 36 schools across 6 districts, including 21 elementary, 6 middle, 8 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$40,505 median income

Cost of Renting in Monroe, LA

The median household income in Monroe is $40,505 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median asking rent of $886 per month across all rentals in the city, affordable and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for budget-conscious renters.

Monroe has 23 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 1,277 total units tracked on Lease Lantern. These properties set rents based on your income rather than market rates, which may offer significant savings compared to the citywide median.

  • Citywide median rent: $886/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $40,505/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 52% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted units tracked: 1,277 across 23 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

Flood exposure is a real consideration in Monroe. All 23 HUD-assisted properties in the city have been flood-mapped, and 6 of those 23 are located in high-risk flood zones. If you are considering a specific property, ask the leasing office or property manager whether flood insurance is required and whether the building has a history of flooding.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(20 of 54 scored)
90+ (13)70–89 (7)No score (34)

54 properties on the map

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About Affordable Housing in Monroe, LA

Monroe is a majority-renter city along the Ouachita River in northeast Louisiana, with 52 percent of households renting according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median household income is $40,505 and the citywide median rent is $886 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, making subsidized housing an important resource for many residents.

Lease Lantern tracks 23 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Monroe, covering 1,277 units across the city.

Property Conditions

Of the 20 Monroe properties with HUD inspection scores on record, 13 earned an Excellent rating and 7 a Good rating -- none scored Fair or Poor. The portfolio average score is 93 according to HUD inspection data.

Flood Risk

All 23 tracked properties have been mapped for flood exposure. 6 of the 23 properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, a factor worth reviewing before signing a lease in Monroe.

Getting Around

Monroe scores 27 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 39 for bikeability according to Walk Score, so most daily errands will require a vehicle.

Schools

Monroe is served by 36 public schools across 6 districts -- including 21 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

The Monroe Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 1,895 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

Louisiana income limits (2026)Louisiana public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Louisiana

Helpful guides

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