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Rental Market Trends in Westlake, LA

What is the average rent in Westlake, LA?

$1,279/month

Average Rent

858 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Westlake, LA is $1,279 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Westlake more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Westlake, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,279 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,251 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,736 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,279/month
858 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,251/month
1,079 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,736/month
1,338 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 Westlake, LA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.4%, which averages out to $82 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Westlake, LA
Last Updated September 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Westlake, LA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $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 Westlake, LA?

Because the average rent in Westlake is $1,279, you’ll want to make about $4,263 per month or $51,156 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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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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