Gonzales

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Gonzales, LA Area Guide

A city held together with Jambalaya

Great Schools Cultural Cuisine Festivals Shopping Parks

For a city that claims to be the “Jambalaya Capital of the World,” Gonzales, Louisiana holds its own. The city has held an annual springtime Jambalaya Festival for more than 40 years to celebrate this cultural cuisine. Gonzales offers incredible local eats ranging from upscale to casual. Try Don’s Seafood for delicious crawfish or Pot & Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen for mouth-watering gumbo.

Shopping is plentiful in Gonzales, especially at the Tanger Factory Outlet Mall, housing the most popular selection of retailers in the area. For outdoor sports and camping equipment and a variety of boats, be sure to check out Cabela’s located just southeast of the mall. Gonzales is a short drive to antebellum plantation homes along the Mississippi River and has convenient access to major highways. Gonzales is zoned in Ascension Parish Public Schools with plenty of community parks for the whole family to enjoy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Gonzales, LA is $1,300 for one bedroom, $1,411 for two bedrooms, and $1,860 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gonzales has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,300/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$2,002/month
1,530 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gonzales, LA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

36 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

39 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Duplessis Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Pecan Grove Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Central Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

G. W. Carver Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Gonzales Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Gonzales Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

East Ascension High School

Public

Grades 9-12

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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.