Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 29, 2025

Average rent in
Baton Rouge, LA

Last updated on October 29, 2025

Last updated on October 29, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,195. This is -39%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,195

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

269

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,195. This is -39%, or $750, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
63%
20%
5%
3%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $995. Houses for rent in Baton Rouge, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$908

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,050

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,045

2%

4%

Studio

$715

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$715

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$908

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 4% lower 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

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5618 Cottage Lake Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
7955 Jefferson Place Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, USA
3315 Weller Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
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505 University Walk, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
9642 Lewis St, Baton Rouge, LA 70807, USA
561 Moore St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
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1917 Minnesota St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
2121 Lobdell Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
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2339 Kentucky St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
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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

1212 Aster St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

1212 Aster St

Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

1–2 beds

1 bath

$550–$695

Apartment for rent

Elevate at Highland - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

6h ago

10

Excellent

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Elevate at Highland

5151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Studio–4 beds

1–4 baths

$626–$2,144

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

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

Provincial North Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Provincial North Apartments

1201 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$690–$2,743

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

4857 Shelley St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

mb 4857 Shelley Street - 1

4857 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$695

House for rent

Available Oct 24

2766 Seneca St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

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