Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Baton Rouge, LA

Average rent prices in Baton Rouge have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Baton Rouge, LA

Rent prices in Baton Rouge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Baton Rouge is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.


Studio	$732	2%	7%
1 bedroom	$918	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,050	No Change	1%
3 bedroom	$1,687	2%	3%
4 bedroom	$2,200	1%	4%

		Listings
Broadmoor Sherwood	$1,400
Downtown Baton Rouge	$1,225
Garden District	$1,170
Highlands Perkins	$1,185
Lobdell Woodale	$899
Mid City North	$1,000
Mid City South	$1,335
Scotlandville	$1,002


Apartments	$1,000	1%	No Change
Condos	$1,350	5%	No Change
Houses	$1,600	1%	No Change
Rooms	$900	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$732

Last 30 days

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$918

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Baton Rouge, LA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Baton Rouge, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Baton Rouge and Baker by all bedroom counts and property types.

Baton Rouge

Median rent price$1,195

37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,015

47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 18% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,015

$1,150

$1,650

$1,750

$1,300

$1,500

$1,375

$2,100

$1,650

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$1,200

Cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	1% higher
Groceries	3% lower
Health	12% lower
Housing	22% lower
Transportation	11% lower
Utilities	28% lower

Discover rentals in Baton Rouge, LA

z_Historical - Drakes Landing - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.9

Excellent

Verified

z_Historical - Drakes Landing

801 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$257–$1,714

Call

15h ago

7.8

Very good

Office App LLC - 4919

4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Studio

-1 baths

$325–$400

5d+ ago

Mid City South condo for rent in Baton Rouge

2 beds

1 bath

$650

5d+ ago

Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

3779 Eaton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$669

Rent special

10h ago

Excellent

Verified

Eden Point Apartments

11528 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$679–$1,125

Call

15h ago

8.9

Very good

5680 Prescott Road

5680 Prescott Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Villas (14v66,14v67,66koch) - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Villas (14v66,14v67,66koch)

Villas Condominiums, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$950

The Chateau Tigerland Apartments, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

The Chateau Tigerland Apartments, LLC

4707 123, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

1–2 beds

1 bath

$715

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Frequently asked questions for Baton Rouge, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Baton Rouge rental market.

How much is rent in Baton Rouge?

The average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Baton Rouge?

Average rent prices in Baton Rouge have decreased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Baton Rouge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Baton Rouge is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Baton Rouge?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge are Lobdell Woodale ($899/mo), Mid City North ($1,000/mo), and Scotlandville ($1,002/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Baton Rouge?

To comfortably afford rent in Baton Rouge, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Baton Rouge?

August offers the lowest rents in Baton Rouge, while February sees the highest prices, with roughly a 6.8% difference between peak and off-peak months. December represents the least competitive period with lower demand compared to supply.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).