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Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA

What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?

$1,049/month

Average Rent

711 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

Baton Rouge, LA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,049 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Baton Rouge more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Baton Rouge average $907 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average $1,049 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average $1,204 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average $1,376 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$907/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,049/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,204/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,376/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,024/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,074/month
916 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,824/month
1,399 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,632/month
2,037 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$991/month
792 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,394/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,887/month
1,613 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,891/month
2,252 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,352/month
1,099 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,372/month
1,623 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge, LA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
35% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?

Based on current rent prices, Sherwood Forest, Merrydale and Lobdell/Wooddale are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$846/month
716 Sq Ft
Merrydale
$860/month
792 Sq Ft
Lobdell/Wooddale
$872/month
732 Sq Ft
Broadmoor
$899/month
683 Sq Ft
Park Forest/LA North
$912/month
713 Sq Ft
College Hill
$923/month
660 Sq Ft
Highland Farms
$940/month
684 Sq Ft
Mid City Baton Rouge
$1,043/month
724 Sq Ft
Shenandoah
$1,106/month
743 Sq Ft
Highlands/Perkins
$1,172/month
684 Sq Ft

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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bocage
$1,426/month
736 Sq Ft
South Baton Rouge
$1,371/month
752 Sq Ft
Avalon
$1,292/month
750 Sq Ft
Airline/Jefferson
$1,289/month
749 Sq Ft
Downtown Baton Rouge
$1,272/month
745 Sq Ft
Highlands/Perkins
$1,172/month
684 Sq Ft
Shenandoah
$1,106/month
743 Sq Ft
Mid City Baton Rouge
$1,043/month
724 Sq Ft
Highland Farms
$940/month
684 Sq Ft
College Hill
$923/month
660 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 Highlands/Perkins .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Baton Rouge
$1,272/month
745 Sq Ft
Shenandoah
$1,106/month
743 Sq Ft
Highlands/Perkins
$1,172/month
684 Sq Ft
South Baton Rouge
$1,371/month
752 Sq Ft
Mid City Baton Rouge
$1,043/month
724 Sq Ft
Airline/Jefferson
$1,289/month
749 Sq Ft
Bocage
$1,426/month
736 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$846/month
716 Sq Ft
Park Forest/LA North
$912/month
713 Sq Ft
Lobdell/Wooddale
$872/month
732 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 $1,049, you’ll want to make about $3,496 per month or $41,952 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 $907 - $1,376. 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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Baton Rouge, LA

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Sherwood Forest

Baton Rouge, LA

Bocage

Baton Rouge, LA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$811/month
$1,119/month
Two Bedroom
$912/month
$1,333/month
Three Bedroom
$1,132/month
$1,642/month
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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 June 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.

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