Turnberry Place Apartments
10720 Linkwood Ct,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
1-2 Beds | $1,195 - $2,950
Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,067/month.
Rent in Baton Rouge is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,067/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.2%
Change / Year
2,603
Available Apartments
Baton Rouge rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Baton Rouge average $942 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average $1,067 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average $1,239 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average $1,414 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Baton Rouge, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.2%, which averages out to $35 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge, LA
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
16%
Below $700/month
35%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?
Based on current rent prices, Highland Farms, Park Forest/LA North and Sherwood Forest are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?
Based on current rent prices, Bocage, South Baton Rouge and Avalon are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.
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Which Baton Rouge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Baton Rouge with the most apartments available are Downtown Baton Rouge, South Baton Rouge and Shenandoah .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baton Rouge, LA?
Because the average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,067, you’ll want to make about $3,556 per month or $42,672 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 10.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Baton Rouge is 22.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $942 - $1,414. You can expect to pay 3.4% less for groceries, 28.4% less for utilities, and 10.7% less for transportation.
How does Baton Rouge, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Baton Rouge, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Baton Rouge Area GuideStudio
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One Bedroom
$502/month
$1,132/month
Two Bedroom
$431/month
$1,399/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,660/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Baton Rouge?
The average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,067 per month, which is 35.9% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Baton Rouge?
The average rent for a house in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,734 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Baton Rouge?
The average rent for a townhome in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,298 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Baton Rouge?
The average rent for a condo in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,146 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Baton Rouge?
Rents in Baton Rouge, LA are increasing, with prices up 3.2% year-over-year and $35 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Baton Rouge?
In Baton Rouge, LA, 37% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.