Southern University and A&M College

Baton Rouge, LA

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

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $909 for a studio, $1,029 for one bedroom, $1,200 for two bedrooms, and $1,406 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Baton Rouge has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 440 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $909/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 711 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,029/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,024 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,200/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,275 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,406/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

20 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus

Public

Grades K-8

869 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

BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus

Public

Grades K-8

869 Students

Sherwood Middle Academic Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

770 Students

Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,582 Students

LSU Laboratory School

Public

Grades K-12

1,497 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,587 Students

Liberty High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,208 Students

Madison Preparatory Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

581 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 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.