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Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA

What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?

$1,026/month

Average Rent

711 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,026 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Baton Rouge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Baton Rouge, you can expect to pay about $902 per month for a studio, $1,026 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,192 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,412 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$902/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,026/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,192/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,412/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,482/month
708 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,155/month
829 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,807/month
1,374 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,507/month
1,907 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$975/month
715 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,207/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,671/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,283/month
1,142 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,241/month
1,812 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Baton Rouge, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge, LA
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
37% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?

Based on current rent prices, Stumberg Place, Sherwood Oaks and Parkview Oaks are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stumberg Place
$798/month
700 Sq Ft
Sherwood Oaks
$819/month
707 Sq Ft
Parkview Oaks
$836/month
706 Sq Ft
Lake Sherwood Acres
$839/month
682 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$841/month
715 Sq Ft
Merrydale
$848/month
661 Sq Ft
Tigerland Acres
$852/month
626 Sq Ft
French Provinces
$855/month
865 Sq Ft
Park Forest/LA North
$864/month
693 Sq Ft
Brownfields
$867/month
777 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?

Based on current rent prices, Bocage Lake, Southdowns and Wimbledon Estates are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bocage Lake
$1,766/month
831 Sq Ft
Southdowns
$1,719/month
721 Sq Ft
Wimbledon Estates
$1,694/month
835 Sq Ft
Art and Entertainment District
$1,690/month
836 Sq Ft
Homewood
$1,572/month
750 Sq Ft
Jefferson Court
$1,469/month
759 Sq Ft
Oak Hills Place
$1,411/month
762 Sq Ft
Fairwood Estates
$1,363/month
837 Sq Ft
Nicholson Lakes
$1,358/month
943 Sq Ft
Indigo Park
$1,358/month
943 Sq Ft

Which Baton Rouge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Baton Rouge with the most apartments available are Downtown Baton Rouge, Shenandoah and Mid City Baton Rouge .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Baton Rouge
$1,231/month
735 Sq Ft
Shenandoah
$1,115/month
748 Sq Ft
Mid City Baton Rouge
$1,052/month
696 Sq Ft
South Baton Rouge
$1,335/month
764 Sq Ft
Airline/Jefferson
$1,262/month
757 Sq Ft
Bocage
$1,232/month
714 Sq Ft
Highlands/Perkins
$1,122/month
660 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$841/month
715 Sq Ft
Oak Hills Place
$1,411/month
762 Sq Ft
Inniswold
$1,264/month
758 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baton Rouge, LA?

Because the average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,026, you’ll want to make about $3,420 per month or $41,040 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA is 10.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Baton Rouge is 21.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $902 - $1,412. You can expect to pay 2.9% less for groceries, 28.2% less for utilities, and 10.2% less for transportation.

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Turnberry Place Apartments

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Paramount at Cedar Lodge

6929 Commerce Cir,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

$1,162 - $2,051 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Evergreen at Tuscany Villas

Evergreen at Tuscany Villas

10732 S Mall Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

$1,144 - $2,101

1-3 Beds

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Chateaux Dijon Apartments

4155 Essen Ln,
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

$1,182 - $1,819

1-3 Beds

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A.C. Lewis Management
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  • 2,504

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  • 5

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11 Communities in Baton Rouge
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Patrician Management, LLC
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    Communities

  • 3,700

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

8 Communities in Baton Rouge
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CLK Properties
  • 57

    Communities

  • 17,059

    Units

  • 34

    Cities

7 Communities in Baton Rouge
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Bearing Point Properties LLC
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,227

    Units

  • 5

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Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 315

    Communities

  • 76,967

    Units

  • 144

    Cities

5 Communities in Baton Rouge
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White Properties
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  • 1,658

    Units

  • 4

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Key Real Estate Company
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  • 4,559

    Units

  • 13

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  • 1,075

    Units

  • 6

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4 Communities in Baton Rouge

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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