Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Denham Springs, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Denham Springs, LA rent rose 6.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $64 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a recent peak of $1,695/month in December 2025.

  • Denham Springs is 14.3% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The market is small, with 58 total rentals, and is dominated by houses and apartments.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Denham Springs rent for $960/month, two-bedrooms for $1,350/month, three-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $2,100/month. This range reflects the variety of options available to renters by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Denham Springs fell 8.1% year over year, diverging 14.5 percentage points from the overall citywide rent increase. This contrasts with the general upward trend in the market and shows a unique shift for smaller units.

Median rent

Median rent in Denham Springs

$1,650/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denham Springs is $1,650 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denham Springs

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denham Springs rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Denham Springs, LA

Average rent prices in Denham Springs have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Denham Springs, LA

Rent prices in Denham Springs vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denham Springs is $1,436, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Denham Springs run $1,318 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,358.

Listings

1 bedroom

$960

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$1,350

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,695

7%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,100

1%

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$960

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Denham Springs, 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.

How does rent in Denham Springs, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Denham Springs and Baker by all bedroom counts and property types.

Denham Springs

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,054
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denham Springs, LA is 57% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

Discover rentals in Denham Springs, LA

Hammock Mobile Home Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

Hammock Mobile Home Park

13464 Hammack Rd, Denham Springs, LA 70726

2–3 beds

2 baths

$825–$1,100

Apartment for rent

Spring Tree Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Spring Tree Apartments

30600 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70726

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,320

Apartment for rent

Call

Parc At Denham Springs - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Parc At Denham Springs

31050 La Highway 16, Denham Springs, LA 70726

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$939–$1,544

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

500 Fred Banks Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

500 Fred Banks Dr

500 Fred Banks Dr, Denham Springs, LA 70726

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Denham Springs, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Denham Springs rental market.

How much is rent in Denham Springs?

The average rent in Denham Springs is $1,650 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denham Springs?

Average rent prices in Denham Springs have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Denham Springs rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denham Springs is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Denham Springs?

To comfortably afford rent in Denham Springs, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Denham Springs?

June sees the lowest rent in Denham Springs while December has the highest, with approximately a 13% difference between these months. Searching in June might result in lower prices compared to winter months.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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