Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Hammond, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hammond rent stands today
Hammond, LA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Month over month, rents increased 6.2%.
Compared to national trends
Hammond is 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Louisiana. The city's median rent is $1,200/month.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Hammond run around $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms are at $750/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,050/month. The 2-bed and 3-bed medians are $1,162 and $1,654 respectively.
Median rent
Median rent in Hammond
$1,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Hammond is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hammond
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hammond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hammond, LA
Average rent prices in Hammond have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Hammond, LA
Rent prices in Hammond vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hammond is $975, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Hammond run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,070.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 |  3% | - | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 4% |  19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,162 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,654 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,050 | 18% | 22% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hammond, LA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | 27% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
22%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hammond, LA.
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hammond, 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 Hammond, LA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hammond and Baton Rouge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hammond
37%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hammond, LA is equal to the median rent in Baton Rouge, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,195
$1,150
22%$1,650
8%$1,450
7%$1,700
4%$1,350
2%$1,650
19%$1,500
7%$1,590
7%$1,329
2%$1,650
8%$1,000
37%Cost of living in Hammond, LA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 36% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 23% lower |
Discover rentals in Hammond, LA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hammond
106 N Carter St #12, Hammond, LA 70401
1 bed
1 bath
$650
$590
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hammond
106 N Carter St #4, Hammond, LA 70401
1 bed
1 bath
$590
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2400 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$660–$835
Apartment for rent
2d ago
46037 Rufus Bankston Rd, Hammond, LA 70401
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hammond
43058 Happywoods Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hammond
208 S Oak St, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hammond
42290 Pumpkin Center Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
Studio
0 baths
$2,625
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hammond
210 S Oak St, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
19216 Dr John Lambert Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,977
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
21h ago
46463 Heatherwood Dr, Hammond, LA 70401
1 bed
1 bath
$895–$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 N General Pershing St, Hammond, LA 70401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
301 E Robert St, Hammond, LA 70401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$800–$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
19216 Dr John Lambert Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,977
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
14207 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
44188 S Baptist Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hammond
18317 Fox Hollow Loop #1, Hammond, LA 70401
4 beds
3 baths
$1,975
House for rent
Available Aug 6
1d ago
Verified
19216 Dr John Lambert Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,977
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
14207 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
45474 Sciara Ln, Hammond, LA 70401
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
312 N Chestnut St, Hammond, LA 70401
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hammond, LA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hammond rental market.
How much is rent in Hammond?
The average rent in Hammond is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hammond?
Average rent prices in Hammond have increased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Hammond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hammond is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hammond?
To comfortably afford rent in Hammond, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hammond?
January offers the lowest rental prices in Hammond, with rents running approximately 14% lower than April's peak rates. This seasonal variation creates clear timing advantages for renters willing to be flexible with their move-in dates.
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).