Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 28, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Broadmoor Sherwood | $1,050 | |
Downtown Baton Rouge | $1,350 | |
Garden District | $1,375 | |
Highlands Perkins | $1,230 | |
Lobdell Woodale | $888 | |
Mid City North | $1,009 | |
Mid City South | $1,257 | |
Scotlandville | $950 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,047 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,375 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $721 | 9% | - |
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%
Highlands Perkins
Average rent
$1,230
Mid City South
Average rent
$1,257
Mid City North
Average rent
$1,009
Broadmoor Sherwood
Average rent
$1,050
Lobdell Woodale
Average rent
$888
Downtown Baton Rouge
Average rent
$1,350
Scotlandville
Average rent
$950
Garden District
Average rent
$1,375
Apartments
Average rent
$1,047
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$721
Last 30 days
9%
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.
Median rent prices in Baton Rouge, LA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Baker, LA.
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lower than the national median
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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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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 4% higher |
Groceries | 3% lower |
Health | 9% lower |
Housing | 15% lower |
Transportation | 11% lower |
Utilities | 30% lower |
4d ago
1682 Lobdell Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
2–3 beds
2 baths
$300–$1,252
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4919 Jamestown Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio
-1 baths
$325–$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge
2348 Iroquois St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
1 bed
1 bath
$450
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 31
4d ago
1212 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1–2 beds
1 bath
$550–$695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge
3991 N Foster Dr #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
3 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Nov 11
5d+ ago
Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge
4317 Byron St #1, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Jan 13
5d+ ago
Mid City North apartment for rent in Baton Rouge
2 beds
1 bath
$669
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge
2 beds
1 bath
$695
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge
2757 Chenal Ct, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
4 beds
2 baths
$7,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge
723 Adelia Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge
2860 Pointe Marie Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
4 beds
4 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge
5 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge
4 beds
3 baths
$4,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge
3 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Highlands-Perkins house for rent in Baton Rouge
4 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge
5855 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
2136 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$692–$2,431
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1201 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$752–$2,120
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11528 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$740–$1,260
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2424 Drusilla Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$671–$2,438
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$725–$4,800
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
330 Ingleside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$3,071
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$773–$2,131
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
5960 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,126–$2,074
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
2136 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$692–$2,431
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11528 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$740–$1,260
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$725–$4,800
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$773–$2,131
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
5960 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,126–$2,074
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1201 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$752–$2,120
Apartment for rent
37m ago
Verified
330 Ingleside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$970–$3,071
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1201 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$752–$2,120
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11528 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$740–$1,260
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$773–$2,131
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
5960 Siegen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,152–$1,965
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mid City South house for rent in Baton Rouge
1 bed
1 bath
$835
House for rent
13h ago
8001 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,135–$2,526
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 28
1d ago
4430 Hatcher Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$800–$900
Apartment for rent