Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Donaldsonville, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Donaldsonville

$1,720/mo

increased by91%

vs previous year

The average rent in Donaldsonville is $1,720 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Donaldsonville

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Donaldsonville 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 Donaldsonville, LA

Average rent prices in Donaldsonville have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 91% 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 $1,318, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Donaldsonville run $1,173 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,118.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,163

2%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,118

3%

53%

3 bedroom

$2,000

14%

191%

4 bedroom

$2,395

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,163

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,118

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

53%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

191%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

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$1,720
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Donaldsonville, LA is 12% lower than the median rent in Abita Springs, LA.

Discover rentals in Donaldsonville, LA

Bayou Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.6

Very good

Bayou Oaks

125 Bayou Oaks Dr, Donaldsonville, LA 70346

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$310–$1,293

Apartment for rent

3350 Highway 1 S ##7 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Donaldsonville

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Donaldsonville

118 D Oakridge Ave - 1

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

2 beds

1.5 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jul 23

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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 $1,720 per month as of August 22, 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 91% since last year.

How does Donaldsonville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Donaldsonville is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 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 $69,000/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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