The Palms at Sunset Lakes Apartment Homes
4150 McHugh Rd,
Zachary, LA 70791
$1,290 - $1,690
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Zachary, LA
What is the average rent in Zachary, LA?
$1,359/month
Average Rent
836 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Zachary, LA is $1,359 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Zachary more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Zachary, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,359 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,566 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,729 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Zachary, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $43 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Zachary, LA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Zachary?
Based on current rent prices, High Plains Crossing is the most affordable neighborhood in Zachary.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Zachary?
Based on current rent prices, High Plains Crossing is the most expensive neighborhood in Zachary.
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Which Zachary neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Zachary with the most apartments available is High Plains Crossing .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Zachary, LA?
Because the average rent in Zachary is $1,359, you’ll want to make about $4,530 per month or $54,360 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.
How does Zachary, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Zachary, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.