Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Gonzales, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Gonzales

$1,700/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gonzales is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gonzales

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gonzales rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,430, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Gonzales run $1,111 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,219.

Listings

Studio

$2,900

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,110

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,250

11%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,650

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$2,900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,110

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,189
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gonzales, LA is 43% higher than the median rent in Baton Rouge, LA.

Discover rentals in Gonzales, LA

12023 Roddy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Gonzales

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Village at Fountain Lake - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Village at Fountain Lake

2419 W Orice Roth Rd, Gonzales, LA 70737

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$1,605

Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
12027 Roddy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gonzales

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13500 Burnt Pecan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gonzales

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,700 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gonzales?

Average rent prices in Gonzales have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Gonzales rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gonzales is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the lowest rental prices in Gonzales, with rents running about 13% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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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