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Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA

What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?

$1,015/month

Average Rent

711 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,015 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $905 per month for a studio, $1,015 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,184 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,395 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$905/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,015/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,184/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,395/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
843 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,071/month
758 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,655/month
1,211 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,278/month
1,694 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,247/month
739 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,239/month
1,084 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,808/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,246/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,455/month
1,724 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $8 less 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 January 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, Parkview Oaks and Lobdell/Wooddale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stumberg Place
$751/month
700 Sq Ft
Parkview Oaks
$805/month
707 Sq Ft
Lobdell/Wooddale
$806/month
710 Sq Ft
Victoria Gardens
$806/month
845 Sq Ft
Sherwood Oaks
$817/month
716 Sq Ft
Park Forest/LA North
$821/month
663 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$828/month
707 Sq Ft
French Provinces
$838/month
850 Sq Ft
Lake Sherwood Acres
$841/month
670 Sq Ft
Tigerland Acres
$847/month
665 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?

Based on current rent prices, Art and Entertainment District, Homewood and Southdowns are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Art and Entertainment District
$1,696/month
818 Sq Ft
Homewood
$1,695/month
752 Sq Ft
Southdowns
$1,646/month
740 Sq Ft
Jefferson Court
$1,635/month
759 Sq Ft
Wimbledon Estates
$1,619/month
799 Sq Ft
Bocage Lake
$1,546/month
825 Sq Ft
Oak Hills Place
$1,502/month
809 Sq Ft
Springlake at Bluebonnet Highlands
$1,384/month
731 Sq Ft
Fairhill at Bluebonnet Highlands
$1,384/month
731 Sq Ft
Fairwood Estates
$1,365/month
837 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, Mid City Baton Rouge and Shenandoah .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Baton Rouge
$1,209/month
731 Sq Ft
Mid City Baton Rouge
$1,039/month
704 Sq Ft
Shenandoah
$1,091/month
750 Sq Ft
Highlands/Perkins
$1,149/month
679 Sq Ft
Airline/Jefferson
$1,234/month
747 Sq Ft
South Baton Rouge
$1,334/month
769 Sq Ft
Bocage
$1,247/month
707 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$828/month
707 Sq Ft
Inniswold
$1,217/month
753 Sq Ft
Webb Park
$928/month
660 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 $1,015, you’ll want to make about $3,383 per month or $40,596 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 9.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Baton Rouge is 21.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $905 - $1,395. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 29.1% less for utilities, and 10.4% less for transportation.

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Baton Rouge, LA

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Apartment communities in Baton Rouge we think you'll love

Turnberry Place Apartments

Turnberry Place Apartments

10720 Linkwood Ct,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

$1,105 - $2,950

1-2 Beds

Magnolia Trace

Magnolia Trace

11585 N Harrells Ferry Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

$800 - $1,105

1-3 Beds

Copper Ridge

Copper Ridge

2080 N Lobdell Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$705 - $985

Studio - 3 Beds

Zurqui at South Park (Abington)

Zurqui at South Park (Abington)

4747 Southpark Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

$1,050 - $1,450

1-2 Beds

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8 Communities in Baton Rouge
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7 Communities in Baton Rouge
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Bearing Point Properties LLC
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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