A Great Place to Live

Monroe, North Carolina, located in Union County, has a vast history starting at its incorporation in 1843 where the city was named after the fifth president of the United States. It is located just over twenty miles from downtown Charlotte and prides itself on being a great place to live. The city is home to a historic downtown and courthouse, Union County Public Library, a variety of community centers, and the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center. Residents are served by the Union County Public School District. Six public schools, one private school, and South Piedmont Community College are at your service. The city is home to a variety of recreational activities including hiking, biking, bass fishing, and horse riding. Still not sure if this is the right city for you? Use LocalTalk and find out what the word is in Monroe!

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Easy on the Wallet

MyNewPlace will make finding your next apartment one of the easiest decisions of your life. Our Apartment Guide  allows you to compare spaces and their features effortlessly. Monroe rentals have a variety of features including game courts, swimming pools, clubhouses, and a variety of laundry options to fill all your needs. Finding prices is easy too. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. MyNewPlace makes it that easy!

Recreation Meets City Life

Welcome to Monroe, North Carolina where recreation is a lifestyle. Your new apartment in the city can be located just twenty-four miles from downtown Charlotte. Although it is close to Charlotte, the city also has a nice proximity to the outdoors. You will find some of the best bass fishing in the United States and a large equestrian population complete with a number of riding trails. This great location even provides options for farmers’ markets and picking your own produce. The city is also home to three golf courses, Monroe Country Club, Stone Bridge Golf Club, and the Rolling Hills Country Club.

Community Involvement

The city promotes community involvement through youth, adult, and senior programs and sports. Monroe is home to a variety of recreational and community centers to house their vast variety of programming. Recreational and community centers include the Ellen Fitzgerald Senior Center, the J. Ray Shute Center, the Winchester Center, the Dickerson Center, and the Old Armory Community Center. Another home to a variety of community programs is the Monroe Aquatics and Fitness Center. Other ways to get involved in the community include the Union County Public Library and the Union County Community Arts Council Gallery. Don’t miss the wonderful variety of community festivals and celebrations including movies in the downtown plaza and the annual Aw Shucks corn maze and pumpkin patch.

Notable Community Features

Monroe is a part of the Union County Public School District and is home to six public schools. South Piedmont Community College is committed to providing local residents the education they need to further a career. The Enquirer-Journal, a locally run newspaper, and the Monroe Scoop, a resident run website, bring news to the area. Other notable community features include the Historic Downtown, an Extreme Ice Center, and the local movie theater. Once you’re settled into your new apartment, be sure to get out and explore all that this exciting city has to offer because there really is something for everyone!