Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
Donaldsonville, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Donaldsonville

$1,315/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Donaldsonville is $1,315 per month as of May 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.

$1.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Donaldsonville

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Donaldsonville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Donaldsonville, LA

Average rent prices in Donaldsonville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Donaldsonville, LA

Rent prices in Donaldsonville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Donaldsonville is $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Donaldsonville run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,053

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,375

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,115

27%

65%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,053

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,115

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

65%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Donaldsonville, 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 Donaldsonville, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Donaldsonville and Abita Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Donaldsonville

Median rent price$1,315
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,370
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Donaldsonville, LA is 4% lower than the median rent in Abita Springs, LA.

Discover rentals in Donaldsonville, LA

116 Oak Ridge Ave Apt D #Apt D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Donaldsonville

116 D Oakridge Ave - 1

116 Oak Ridge Ave Apt D #Apt D, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available May 19

116 Oak Ridge Ave Apt D #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Donaldsonville

116 D Oakridge Ave - 1

116 Oak Ridge Ave Apt D #1, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available May 19

104 Oak Ridge Ave Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Donaldsonville

104 B Oakridge Ave - 1

104 Oak Ridge Ave Apt B #Apt B, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Apr 10

104 Oak Ridge Ave Apt B #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Donaldsonville

104 B Oakridge Ave - 1

104 Oak Ridge Ave Apt B #1, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Apr 10

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Frequently asked questions for Donaldsonville, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Donaldsonville rental market.

How much is rent in Donaldsonville?

The average rent in Donaldsonville is $1,315 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Donaldsonville?

Average rent prices in Donaldsonville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Donaldsonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Donaldsonville is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Donaldsonville?

To comfortably afford rent in Donaldsonville, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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