Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Baton Rouge, LA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,125. This is -41%, or $776, lower than the national average.

$1.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,125

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

308

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,125. This is -41%, or $776, lower than the national average.

$1.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
65%
16%
6%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $918 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,025. Houses for rent in Baton Rouge, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,497.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$922

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,018

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$1,497

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

No Change

Studio

$707

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$707

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$922

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,018

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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$1,125
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$890
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 26% 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

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1175 Monet Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
5315 Mcclelland Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
336 Seyburn Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
1655 Port Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
151 Richland Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
2201 Hunters Trail Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, USA
266 W Garfield St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
3835 Sherwood St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
539 Baird Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
6014 College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
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644 Greenwich Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
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8010 Tall Willow Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
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z_Historical - Drakes Landing - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.9

Excellent

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z_Historical - Drakes Landing

801 N Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$257–$1,714

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2d 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

2d 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

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

1136 Aster St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

APARTMENT - Baton Rouge, LA

1136 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

1130 Aster St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highlands-Perkins apartment for rent in Baton Rouge

APARTMENT - Baton Rouge, LA

1130 Aster St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

2 beds

1 bath

$695

Apartment for rent

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2d ago

8.6

Very good

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Villas Condominiums, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

1–2 beds

1 bath

$700–$1,000

Apartment for rent