Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Average rent in
Baton Rouge, LA

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Last updated on December 13, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,200. This is -38%, or $725, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,200

Flat
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

277

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,200. This is -38%, or $725, lower than the national average.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
63%
18%
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 remained the same 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 $1,037. A 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA costs about $991 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,010. Houses for rent in Baton Rouge, LA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,562.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$991

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,043

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,350

2%

3%

Studio

$715

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$715

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$991

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,043

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

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$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,146
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baton Rouge, LA is 5% 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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5152 Enterprise Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805, USA
5411 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
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3645 Gladiola St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, USA
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Discover rentals in Baton Rouge, LA

Woodcrest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

7.1

Very good

Woodcrest Apartments

1682 Lobdell Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

2–3 beds

2 baths

$300–$1,252

Apartment for rent

Office App LLC - 4919 - Photo 1 of 1

11h 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

14h ago

7.4

Very good

1212 Aster St

Aster Street, 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

2766 Seneca Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mid City North house for rent in Baton Rouge

House for rent

5680 Prescott Road - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

8.9

Very good

5680 Prescott Road

5680 Prescott Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

40del - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

40del

Delplaza Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$975

Apartment for rent

Bella of Baton Rouge - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

8.6

Very good

Bella of Baton Rouge

1855 Boulevard De Province, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$700–$975

Apartment for rent