Apartments for Rent in West Monroe, LA

Are you interested in renting in West Monroe? It is a relatively small city in northern Louisiana, situated on the banks of the Ouachita River, just south of the D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge. The town is somewhat famous as the location of the Duck Dynasty reality TV series, and the wider area has been noted for its abundance of green spaces, hardwood forests, and the many wildlife sanctuaries in the vicinity. Indeed, the region is home to a variety of iconic American species, including black bears, bald eagles, alligators, and the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker. The town is twinned with its sister city, Monroe, and they are both often simply referred to as the Twin Cities.

West Monroe is a city of contrasts: on the one hand, it has a high proportion of residents who are very wealthy, and yet it also has a large number of those who are relatively poor. Many people are employed in high-earning occupations, such as health care (24.3%) and professional & management roles (7.2%), and yet the town also has a high rate of those living below the poverty line, currently 27.2%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 15.6%. The median per capita income is $20,000, lower than the U.S. average of $32,000.

The average graduation rate of 12th graders in West Monroe is currently 77%. The overall grade for teachers and academics is a B in both cases.