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Rental Market Trends in Louisiana

Updated July 2026

$1,071/month

Average Rent

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

+$17

Average Price Increase

Ranked 9th

Least Expensive Rent by State

14,544

Available Rentals

Monroe, LA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Louisiana?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Louisiana is $1,071/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 $951 per month for a studio, $1,071 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,251 for a two-bedroom apartment in Louisiana. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,470 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$951/month
464 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,071/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,251/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,470/month
1,262 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
$888/month
696 Sq Ft
Shreveport
$933/month
691 Sq Ft
Bossier City
$974/month
671 Sq Ft
Houma
$980/month
722 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$980/month
702 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$996/month
706 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,053/month
741 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,057/month
710 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,078/month
659 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$1,100/month
703 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
$1,399/month
775 Sq Ft
New Orleans
$1,284/month
713 Sq Ft
Prairieville
$1,202/month
636 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$1,100/month
703 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,078/month
659 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,057/month
710 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,053/month
741 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$996/month
706 Sq Ft
Houma
$980/month
722 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$980/month
702 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Louisiana

14,544 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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