A: Because most people are moving into the city looking for work and a means of livelihood, the need for available shelter is vital. Therefore those whose homes have extra rooms can rent them out for outrageous prices. In addition, the prices can skyrocket depending on the amenities included such as gated or fenced homes, generators to provide electricity and an available water source.

Because of security concerns United Nations officials are encouraged to live within the confines of the city of Monrovia. Therefore the lease on an available apartment unit with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom usually costs $250.00USD - $300.00USD. For the same size unit in the suburbs (ELWA Junction towards the Gardnersville Estate), the cost is dramatically lower at $75USD. Those who lease homes in the city can expect to receive on a monthly basis $1,000USD or higher for a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit; whereas in the suburbs, the same unit and even larger ones can be leased at $250.00USD - $300.00USD monthly. Those unable to lease rooms in the city nor afford apartment units, rent single room in the suburbs and have a communal bathroom with other tenants for about $30.00USD per month.