Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Grambling State University, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Ruston

$999/mo

increased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ruston is $999 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $901 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ruston

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ruston rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Grambling State University, LA

Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 46% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Grambling State University, LA

Rent prices in Ruston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ruston is $849, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruston run $607 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.

Listings

Studio

$1,980

-

163%

1 bedroom

$655

-

5%

2 bedroom

$825

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,025

-

12%

4 bedroom

$1,119

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,980

Last year

163%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$655

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,119

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grambling State University, 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.

Discover rentals in Grambling State University, LA

Ruston Homes - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.4

Very good

Ruston Homes

606 S Bonner St, Ruston, LA 71270

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$375–$1,125

Palmwood Place - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

6h ago

8.4

Very good

Palmwood Place

419 Emerald Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

1–4 beds

1 bath

$589–$1,119

3020 Paul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

3020 Paul Ave

3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$649

132 Wilson St #3C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grambling

2 beds

1 bath

$650

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Frequently asked questions for Grambling State University, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ruston rental market.

How much is rent in Ruston?

The average rent in Ruston is $999 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ruston?

Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 46% since last year.

How does Ruston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ruston is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $901 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ruston?

To comfortably afford rent in Ruston, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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