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Rental Market Trends in Donaldsonville, LA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Donaldsonville, LA is $912/month.

Rent in Donaldsonville is 45% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$912/month

Average Rent

30 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

2

Available Apartments

Donaldsonville rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Donaldsonville average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Donaldsonville average $912 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Donaldsonville average $982 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Donaldsonville average $1,342 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$912/month
30 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$982/month
821 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,342/month
1,137 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Donaldsonville, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Donaldsonville, LA

July 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Donaldsonville, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
50% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Donaldsonville is $912, you’ll want to make about $3,040 per month or $36,480 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.

City

Donaldsonville, LA

2 Available Apartments for Rent

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118 Oak Ridge Ave

118 Oak Ridge Ave

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120 Oak Ridge Ave

120 Oak Ridge Ave

120 Oak Ridge Ave,
Donaldsonville, LA 70346

2 Beds | $950

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Mansions at Ivy Lake

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1-3 Beds | $1,309 - $1,819

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1-3 Beds | $1,280 - $1,695

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Donaldsonville?

The average rent in Donaldsonville is $912 per month, which is 45.2% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Donaldsonville?

Rents in Donaldsonville, LA are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $10 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Donaldsonville?

In Donaldsonville, LA, 50% of apartments fall below $700/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Louisiana Donaldsonville Rental Trends

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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