Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Baton Rouge, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Baton Rouge rent stands today
Baton Rouge, LA rent rose 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,235/month. Renters today are paying $25 more per month on average than last year, though rents are still 4.5% below the peak seen in January 2025.
Compared to national trends
Baton Rouge sits 36.0% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 333 total rentals offering a modest selection for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Baton Rouge run around $698/month, 1-bedrooms around $988/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,095/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. Apartments make up 45.7% of rentals, houses 40.0%, and condos 14.1%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Baton Rouge rents fell 25.1% year over year to $1,235/month across 18 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide increase of 2.9%, showing a localized cooldown in the downtown area.
Median rent
Median rent in Baton Rouge
$1,235/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,235 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $695 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Baton Rouge
333
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Baton Rouge rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Baton Rouge, LA
Average rent prices in Baton Rouge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,083, whereas a house costs $1,585. 1-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge run $970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $697 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $987 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadmoor Sherwood | $1,150 | |
Downtown Baton Rouge | $1,235 | |
Garden District | $1,350 | |
Highlands Perkins | $1,300 | |
Lobdell Woodale | $907 | |
Mid City North | $1,000 | |
Mid City South | $1,300 | |
Scotlandville | $995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,083 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,585 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $882 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$697
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$987
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Highlands Perkins
Average rent
$1,300
Mid City South
Average rent
$1,300
Mid City North
Average rent
$1,000
Broadmoor Sherwood
Average rent
$1,150
Lobdell Woodale
Average rent
$907
Downtown Baton Rouge
Average rent
$1,235
Garden District
Average rent
$1,350
Scotlandville
Average rent
$995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,083
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$882
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
36%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 21% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,017
10%$1,100
17%$1,550
2%$1,818
8%$1,341
3%$1,637
6%$1,339
25%$2,150
6%$1,818
$1,400
10%$1,500
4%$2,150
11%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
3d ago
Verified
801 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$257–$1,714
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio
-1 baths
$325–$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge
1126 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1 bed
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
955 Violet St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge
1656 Belmont Ave #NA, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Sep 7
5d+ ago
Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge
6363 Sevenoaks Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
4 beds
5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City South apartment for rent in Baton Rouge
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
13m ago
Verified
5151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$899–$5,070
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11528 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$679–$1,125
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2136 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$749–$2,027
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2424 Drusilla Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$911–$3,098
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
5151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$899–$5,070
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2136 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$749–$2,027
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2424 Drusilla Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$911–$3,098
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,094–$3,049
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
5151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$899–$5,070
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
11528 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$679–$1,125
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2136 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$749–$2,027
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2424 Drusilla Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$911–$3,098
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,235 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Baton Rouge?
Average rent prices in Baton Rouge have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Baton Rouge rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Baton Rouge is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Baton Rouge?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge are Lobdell Woodale ($907/mo), Scotlandville ($995/mo), and Mid City North ($1,000/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 $49,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge average around $1,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,060/month.
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).