Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
21%
Donaldsonville
Donaldsonville, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$907
Population
7,634
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A historic rural town with plenty of Southern charm minutes from Baton Rouge
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Resting on the banks of the Mississippi River, Donaldsonville embodies the down-home beauty Louisiana is known for. Donaldsonville is filled with affordable rentals in a variety of styles from modern apartments to restored single-family homes with classic Southern features like large wrap-around porches. Filled with historical significance, Donaldson was the state capital before it was moved to Baton Rouge and housed many public figures from politicians to world-class chefs. Today, the small town is undergoing revitalization and is best known for being home to an amazing dining scene, the River Road African American Museum, and the Fort Butler Historic Site — all of which drive visitors from across the state. Donaldsonville is ideal for renters looking for a pastoral escape but is less than an hour away from Baton Rouge.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$27,879
Average: $49,891
Education
1,055
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,072
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Donaldsonville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Donaldsonville, LA is $907 for one bedroom, $951 for two bedrooms, and $1,289 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Donaldsonville has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$907/month
30 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
306 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
432 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
295 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
435 Students
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Airports
- Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.