Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price trends in
Baton Rouge, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA have increased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Baton Rouge, LA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,022. A 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA costs about $910 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Baton Rouge, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,572.

				Comparables
1 bedroom	$927	2%	3%
2 bedroom	$1,090	3%	No Change
3 bedroom	$1,650	1%	8%
4 bedroom	$2,200	1%	3%
Studio	$707	6%	No Change

		Comparables
Broadmoor Sherwood	$1,275
Downtown Baton Rouge	$1,475
Garden District	$1,312
Highlands Perkins	$1,260
Lobdell Woodale	$906
Mid City North	$975
Mid City South	$1,260
Scotlandville	$1,200

Studio

Average rent

$707

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$927

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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.

Compare rent prices in Baton Rouge, LA to other cities

Median rent prices in Baton Rouge, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baker, LA.

Baton Rouge

Median rent price$1,193

39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$890

54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 34% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

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Baker

$890

Last year

Central

$1,091

Last year

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$1,550

Last year

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$1,600

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Inniswold

$1,214

Last year

Oak Hills Place

$1,500

Last year

Port Allen

$1,414

Last year

Prairieville

$2,098

Last year

Saint Amant

$2,095

Last year

Shenandoah

$1,335

Last year

Walker

$1,400

Last year

Zachary

$1,350

Last year

Cost of living in
Baton Rouge, LA

The overall cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA is 7% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	4% higher
Groceries	3% lower
Health	9% lower
Housing	15% lower
Transportation	11% lower
Utilities	30% lower

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4358 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA

2405 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

14823 Stoneberg Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, USA

4343 Hyacinth Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA

1040 Deer Pass Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

1175 Monet Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA

7623 Waterview Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

3835 Sherwood St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA

12246 Palmyra Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70807, USA

7863 Seville Ct, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

1004 Rittiner Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA

5416 Heatherstone Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

835 Iris St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA

8604 Abertay Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

7950 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA

4313 Boulonnais Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA

1601 Letitia St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA

1917 Minnesota St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA

277 Chatsworth St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA

2852 Dayton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA

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z_Historical - Drakes Landing - Photo 1 of 1

13h 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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Office App LLC - 4919 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Office App LLC - 4919

4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Studio

-1 baths

$325–$400

Apartment for rent

4747 Annette St - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

4747 Annette St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

1212 Aster St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

7.4

Very good

1212 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$695

Apartment for rent

4358 N Foster Dr ##B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

4358 N Foster Dr ##B, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$595

Apartment for rent

5650 Highland Rd ##C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

5650 Highland Rd ##C, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

5 beds

4 baths

$600

Apartment for rent

2606 Weller Ave - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

2606 Weller Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

3779 Eaton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

3779 Eaton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$669

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1