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Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA

What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?

$1,022/month

Average Rent

711 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,022 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $1,022 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,191 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,407 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$902/month
440 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,022/month
711 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,191/month
1,024 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,407/month
1,275 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,268/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,247/month
914 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,887/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,483/month
1,795 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,062/month
472 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,222/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,837/month
1,703 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,340/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,815/month
1,723 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $2 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 April 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
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
9% $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 Oaks, Plantation Trace and Lake Sherwood Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sherwood Oaks
$769/month
709 Sq Ft
Plantation Trace
$815/month
680 Sq Ft
Lake Sherwood Acres
$830/month
668 Sq Ft
Tigerland Acres
$833/month
646 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$841/month
722 Sq Ft
French Provinces
$855/month
873 Sq Ft
Merrydale
$859/month
795 Sq Ft
Victoria Gardens
$859/month
850 Sq Ft
Parkview Oaks
$872/month
709 Sq Ft
Westminster Place
$882/month
709 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southdowns
$1,825/month
736 Sq Ft
Wimbledon Estates
$1,706/month
835 Sq Ft
Art and Entertainment District
$1,653/month
854 Sq Ft
Homewood
$1,636/month
755 Sq Ft
Jefferson Court
$1,524/month
754 Sq Ft
Bocage Lake
$1,488/month
829 Sq Ft
Oak Hills Place
$1,427/month
775 Sq Ft
South Baton Rouge
$1,349/month
756 Sq Ft
Fairhill at Bluebonnet Highlands
$1,310/month
731 Sq Ft
Perkins Village
$1,283/month
691 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
$1,208/month
741 Sq Ft
Mid City Baton Rouge
$1,011/month
710 Sq Ft
Shenandoah
$1,078/month
744 Sq Ft
South Baton Rouge
$1,349/month
756 Sq Ft
Airline/Jefferson
$1,245/month
747 Sq Ft
Highlands/Perkins
$1,085/month
667 Sq Ft
Bocage
$1,234/month
716 Sq Ft
Sherwood Forest
$841/month
722 Sq Ft
Oak Hills Place
$1,427/month
775 Sq Ft
Inniswold
$1,229/month
763 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 $1,022, you’ll want to make about $3,406 per month or $40,872 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 - $1,407. 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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How does Baton Rouge, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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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 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Copper Ridge

Copper Ridge

2080 N Lobdell Ave,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$740 - $1,020

Studio - 3 Beds

Zurqui at South Park

Zurqui at South Park

4747 Southpark Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

$950 - $1,450

1-2 Beds

The Cove at State Street

The Cove at State Street

417 E State St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

$905 - $1,350

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Baton Rouge, LA

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A.C. Lewis Management
  • 18

    Communities

  • 2,638

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

12 Communities in Baton Rouge
Patrician Management, LLC
Patrician Management, LLC
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,700

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

8 Communities in Baton Rouge
CLK Properties
CLK Properties
  • 58

    Communities

  • 17,295

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

7 Communities in Baton Rouge
Bearing Point Properties  LLC
Bearing Point Properties LLC
  • 10

    Communities

  • 1,227

    Units

  • 5

    Cities

6 Communities in Baton Rouge
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 320

    Communities

  • 78,002

    Units

  • 146

    Cities

5 Communities in Baton Rouge
HRI Properties
HRI Properties
  • 27

    Communities

  • 4,802

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

5 Communities in Baton Rouge
Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,175

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

5 Communities in Baton Rouge
White Properties
White Properties
  • 14

    Communities

  • 1,658

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 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.

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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