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Rental Market Trends in Louisiana

$1,045/month

Average Rent

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

+$10

Average Price Increase

Ranked 8th

Least Expensive Rent by State

16,428

Available Rentals

Monroe, LA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Louisiana?

As of March 2026, the average rent in Louisiana is $1,045/month. When you rent an apartment in Louisiana, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $945 per month for a studio, $1,045 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,223 for a two-bedroom apartment in Louisiana. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,448 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$945/month
465 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,045/month
707 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,223/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,448/month
1,271 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Louisiana?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Louisiana to live are Monroe, Shreveport and Bossier City.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Monroe
$846/month
700 Sq Ft
Shreveport
$892/month
688 Sq Ft
Bossier City
$923/month
673 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$927/month
707 Sq Ft
Houma
$960/month
721 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$977/month
712 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$990/month
704 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,019/month
741 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,025/month
710 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,067/month
659 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Louisiana?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Louisiana to live are Marrero, New Orleans and Prairieville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marrero
$1,309/month
775 Sq Ft
New Orleans
$1,273/month
712 Sq Ft
Prairieville
$1,187/month
636 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,067/month
659 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,025/month
710 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,019/month
741 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$990/month
704 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$977/month
712 Sq Ft
Houma
$960/month
721 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$927/month
707 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Louisiana

16,428 Available Apartments for Rent

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