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Rental Market Trends in River Ridge, LA

What is the average rent in River Ridge, LA?

$1,179/month

Average Rent

801 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in River Ridge, LA is $1,179 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in River Ridge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in River Ridge, you can expect to pay about $935 per month for a studio, $1,179 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,463 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$935/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,179/month
801 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,463/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in River Ridge, LA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.3%, which averages out to $39 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in River Ridge, LA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in River Ridge, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
7% Below $700/month
14% $700 - $1,000/month
64% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in River Ridge is $1,179, you’ll want to make about $3,930 per month or $47,160 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.

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River Ridge, LA

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Mark Twain I

Mark Twain I

10150 Jefferson Hwy,
River Ridge, LA 70123

$935 - $1,685

Studio - 2 Beds

Mark Twain II

Mark Twain II

10950 Jefferson Hwy,
River Ridge, LA 70123

$925 - $1,571

1-2 Beds

Palmetto Creek

Palmetto Creek

5101 Citrus Blvd,
River Ridge, LA 70123

$1,510 - $2,770

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Bella Ridge North

Bella Ridge North

1101 Dickory Ave,
River Ridge, LA 70123

$1,710 - $3,395

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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