Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Baton Rouge, LA

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,189. This is -37%, or $711, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,189

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

318

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,189. This is -37%, or $711, lower than the national average.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
61%
19%
6%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

50%
50%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Baton Rouge, LA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,047. A 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA costs about $969 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 $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$975

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,031

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,555

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,045

2%

3%

Studio

$697

3%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,031

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,189
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$948
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 25% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

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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

Apartments for rent in Baker

Discover rentals in Baton Rouge, LA

Woodcrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

Woodcrest Apartments

1682 Lobdell Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

2–3 beds

2 baths

$300–$1,252

Apartment for rent

Office App LLC - 4919 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Office App LLC - 4919

4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Studio

-1 baths

$325–$400

Apartment for rent

2348 Iroquois St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

2348 Iroquois Street - Apt #4 - 1

2348 Iroquois St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

1 bed

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 31

1212 Aster St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.4

Very good

1212 Aster St

1212 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$695

Apartment for rent

3991 N Foster Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

3991 North Foster Drive - 1

3991 N Foster Dr #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

3 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Nov 11

4317 Byron St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

4317 Byron Avenue - 1

4317 Byron St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Jan 13

3779 Eaton St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

2 beds

1 bath

$669

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 1

2766 Seneca St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

House for rent