Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Hammond, LA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hammond, LA rent stands today
Hammond, LA rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,175/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Hammond, LA sits 39.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters despite a smaller inventory of 87 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hammond, LA rent for $1,665/month, while 1-bedroom units rent for $650/month and 2-bedrooms for $1,175/month. These figures show the variation in rents across smaller unit types.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Larger units in Hammond, LA include 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month, representing the upper end of the bedroom size spectrum. These larger units command higher rents compared to smaller bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in Hammond
$1,175/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Hammond is $1,175 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hammond
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hammond rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hammond, LA
Average rent prices in Hammond have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Hammond run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,665 |  6% | - | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 6% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,175 | 5% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 18% | 25% |
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 | $850 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $720 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,665
Last 30 days
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
25%
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
$850
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$720
Last 30 days
2%
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
39%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hammond, LA is 5% lower than the median rent in Baton Rouge, LA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,235
2%$1,100
17%$1,550
2%$1,450
8%$1,800
4%$1,350
3%$1,650
4%$1,637
6%$1,662
4%$1,400
10%$1,600
11%$1,195
66%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
1d ago
44068 S Baptist Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2400 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$725–$885
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Hammond
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5h ago
27859 Frindik Ln, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$800
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
House for rent in Hammond
1147 N General Pershing St, Hammond, LA 70401
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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
23h ago
Verified
19216 Dr John Lambert Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
1h ago
Apartment for rent in Hammond
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4h ago
14376 Windgate Loop, Hammond, LA 70401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,385
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Hammond
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
23h ago
Verified
19216 Dr John Lambert Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
2d ago
14207 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$975
Apartment for rent
21h ago
44347 Simpson Pl, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
201 E Robert St, Hammond, LA 70401
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
19216 Dr John Lambert Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,305–$2,199
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
2d ago
14207 W Club Deluxe Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1h ago
43334 Happywoods Road Ext, Hammond, LA 70403
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
3h ago
45474 Sciara Ln, Hammond, LA 70401
1 bed
1 bath
$675–$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 $1,175 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hammond?
Average rent prices in Hammond have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Hammond rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hammond is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hammond?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hammond average around $810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,010/month. Both bedroom types saw declines year over year, with one-bedrooms down 8.1% and two-bedrooms down 9.4%.
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).