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Hammond, LA

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Home to abundant local businesses and Southeastern Louisiana University

Suburban Convenient Accessible Family-Friendly University

Welcome to Hammond, Louisiana, a charming city nestled between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Located just an hour from both major cities, Hammond offers a range of rental options from apartments to single-family homes, with current average rents around $955 for one-bedroom units. The rental market has seen rates decrease by approximately 6.7% over the past year, creating favorable conditions for renters. The city center features the historic Hammond Oak and well-preserved architecture, while neighborhoods extend outward from downtown through tree-lined streets.

Hammond combines small-town atmosphere with convenient amenities. Residents enjoy outdoor recreation at Chappapeela Sports Park, Zemurray Park, and the historic Cate Square Park in the heart of downtown. The renovated Columbia Theatre anchors the historic district, hosting performances throughout the year. The city's accessibility is enhanced by the Hammond Northshore Regional Airport and the intersection of Interstates 12 and 55. Local attractions include the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum, and the city celebrates its agricultural heritage through community events and festivals.

Explore the City

Read a book and enjoy the weather in Cate Square Park.

Downtown Hammon is the best place to relax.

Plan a shopping trip at Hammond Square.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Hammond, LA is $647 for a studio, $989 for one bedroom, $1,118 for two bedrooms, and $1,253 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hammond has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$989/month
692 Sq Ft
House
$1,481/month
1,522 Sq Ft
Condo
$905/month
880 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hammond, LA is 15.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hammond is 35.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $647 - $1,253. You can expect to pay 5.0% less for groceries, 25.0% less for utilities, and 9.4% less for transportation.

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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Southeastern La University Lab School

Public

Grades PK-8

269 Students

Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,343 Students

Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,072 Students

Woodland Park Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-3

519 Students

Greenville Park Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

447 Students

Southeastern La University Lab School

Public

Grades PK-8

269 Students

Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,343 Students

Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

1,072 Students

Greenville Park Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 4-8

447 Students

Hammond High Magnet School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,750 Students

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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 November 2025.