300 E Mississippi Ave
300 E Mississippi Ave,
Ruston, LA 71270
$1,600 - $2,750
1-3 Beds
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
Louisiana Tech University - Ruston, LA Area Guide
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Louisiana Tech University is a comprehensive public institution founded in 1894. Committed to quality all around, LA Tech prioritizes student education and development in a challenging, safe, supportive community of learners. Louisiana Tech ensures student and faculty success by providing a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment.
Situated in Northeast Louisiana, LA Tech calls the friendly town of Ruston home. Options for rental houses and apartments are plentiful in Ruston, with most properties south of I-20 most convenient to the LA Tech campus. Commuting is simple with access to U.S. 80 and I-20.
A wide range of student organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, intramural sports, Greek life, and on-campus recreation options offer an array of things to do at LA Tech. Ruston provides access to numerous parks, lakes, and world-class mountain biking trails in addition to varied shopping and dining opportunities in the historic downtown district. Assorted cities are within a five-hour drive from campus, including Jackson, Little Rock, Dallas, Houston, and New Orleans.
Rent Trends
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Ruston, LA is $884 for one bedroom, $970 for two bedrooms, and $1,092 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ruston has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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686 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$884/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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935 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$970/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,307 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,092/month
Average Rent
Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
34
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
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Public
Grades K-8
431 Students
Public
Grades 3-5
341 Students
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades 3-5
385 Students
Public
Grades 2-12
136 Students
Public
Grades 6
280 Students
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Public
Grades K-8
431 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
558 Students
Public
Grades 2-12
136 Students
Public
Grades 6
280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
Public
Grades 2-12
136 Students
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