Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Gonzales, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Gonzales

$1,840/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gonzales is $1,840 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gonzales

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gonzales 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 Gonzales, LA

Average rent prices in Gonzales have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 Gonzales, LA

Rent prices in Gonzales vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gonzales is $1,543, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Gonzales run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,470.

Listings

1 bedroom

$911

3%

35%

2 bedroom

$1,506

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,915

8%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,525

2%

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$911

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,506

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,915

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

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

Compare median rent prices in Gonzales and Baton Rouge by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gonzales

Median rent price$1,840
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,235
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gonzales, LA is 49% higher than the median rent in Baton Rouge, LA.

Discover rentals in Gonzales, LA

12023 Roddy Rd - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gonzales

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Apartment for rent

12023 12023 Roddy Rd - 12023 Roddy Rd  -3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gonzales

House for rent

2632 S Roth Ave #32B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gonzales

2BR/1.5 BA Townhome right next to the hospital

2632 S Roth Ave #32B, Gonzales, LA 70737

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,195

Condo for rent

42547 Norwood Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gonzales

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Gonzales, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gonzales rental market.

How much is rent in Gonzales?

The average rent in Gonzales is $1,840 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gonzales?

Average rent prices in Gonzales have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Gonzales rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gonzales is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gonzales?

To comfortably afford rent in Gonzales, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gonzales?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gonzales average around $1,150/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,340/month.

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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