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Rental Market Trends in Louisiana

Updated September 2026

$1,072/month

Average Rent

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

+$18

Average Price Increase

Ranked 9th

Least Expensive Rent by State

11,518

Available Rentals

Monroe, LA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Louisiana?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Louisiana is $1,072/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 $955 per month for a studio, $1,072 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,253 for a two-bedroom apartment in Louisiana. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,477 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$955/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,072/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,253/month
1,005 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,477/month
1,270 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 Houma.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Monroe
$889/month
696 Sq Ft
Shreveport
$935/month
691 Sq Ft
Houma
$966/month
655 Sq Ft
Bossier City
$974/month
670 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$980/month
701 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$996/month
707 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,050/month
741 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,061/month
710 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,081/month
657 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$1,111/month
707 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
711 Sq Ft
Prairieville
$1,202/month
636 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$1,111/month
707 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,081/month
657 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,061/month
710 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,050/month
741 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$996/month
707 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$980/month
701 Sq Ft
Bossier City
$974/month
670 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Louisiana

11,518 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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