Southern University and A&M College

Baton Rouge, LA

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Southern University and A&M College - Baton Rouge, LA

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Louisiana’s largest HBCU forms an important cornerstone of Baton Rouge’s higher education community

Public Historic Urban HBCU River SUBR Airport

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge’s Scotlandville neighborhood, Southern University and A&M College is a historic fixture in the city and an important contributor to the region’s scholarly community. With over 6,000 students enrolled, Southern is the largest Historically Black University in the state of Louisiana, and the only one with its own engineering program. In recent years, the university’s nursing school has been recognized as the best in the state multiple times in a row. Mumford Stadium on game day is always great time, especially when the world-famous Human Jukebox marching band takes the field.

Southern University’s position on the far northern edge of Baton Rouge offers a tranquil environment for academic pursuits with minimal distractions. Most of the surrounding area is filled with residential neighborhoods, with many apartments, houses, and condos available within walking distance of the campus. Greenwood Community Park and the Baton Rouge Airport are close by, and the city’s popular riverfront attractions are just a short drive to the south.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $891 for a studio, $1,043 for one bedroom, $1,201 for two bedrooms, and $1,392 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baton Rouge has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 440 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $891/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 709 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,043/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,014 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,201/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,271 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,392/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

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

Mayfair Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

495 Students

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

464 Students

Belfair Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

264 Students

Lsu Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-12

1,497 Students

Woodlawn Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

718 Students

Mayfair Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-8

495 Students

Belfair Montessori School

Public

Grades PK-8

264 Students

Lsu Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-12

1,497 Students

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

770 Students

Mckinley Middle Magnet School

Public

Grades 6-8

632 Students

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,582 Students

Lsu Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-12

1,497 Students

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,208 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,587 Students

Southern University Lab School

Public

Grades PK-12

441 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Baton Rouge Zoo
  • Cohn Arboretum
  • Blackwater Conservation Area
  • Louisiana Art & Science Museum
  • The Botanic Garden at Independence Park

Military Bases

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 June 2025.