Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Hammond, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hammond rent stands today

    Hammond, LA rent rose 9.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,282/month. Renters pay $108 more per month than last year despite a 2.5% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in September 2026.

  • Hammond is 32.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible rental market for renters seeking value in Louisiana. The city has 105 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Hammond are $1,750/month, 1-bedrooms are $800/month, 2-bedrooms $1,150/month, 3-bedrooms $1,625/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,025/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Hammond

$1,282/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hammond is $1,282 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $618 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hammond

105

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hammond 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 Hammond, LA

Average rent prices in Hammond have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $962, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Hammond run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

17%

-

1 bedroom

$800

No Change

16%

2 bedroom

$1,150

2%

21%

3 bedroom

$1,625

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,025

4%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

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

Median rent price$1,282
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,175
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hammond, LA is 9% higher than the median rent in Baton Rouge, LA.

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 & Services5% lower
Groceries5% lower
Health1% lower
Housing36% lower
Transportation8% lower
Utilities23% lower

Discover rentals in Hammond, LA

106 N Carter St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hammond

106 Carter St.

106 N Carter St, Hammond, LA 70401

1 bed

1 bath

$575

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.
Waypoint at Hammond - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Waypoint at Hammond

2400 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401

2–4 beds

2–4 baths

$690–$865

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.
46037 Rufus Bankston Road #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

46037 Rufus Bankston Road #204

46037 Rufus Bankston Rd, Hammond, LA 70401

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
46037 Rufus Bankston Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Hammond

46037 Rufus Bankston Rd, Hammond, LA 70401

2 beds

1.5 baths

$850

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 Hammond, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hammond rental market.

How much is rent in Hammond?

The average rent in Hammond is $1,282 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hammond?

Average rent prices in Hammond have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Hammond rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hammond is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $618 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 $51,000/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).

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