Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Grambling State University, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Ruston

$909/mo

increased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ruston is $909 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% below the national average rent, or $991 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ruston

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ruston rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 25% 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 $851, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruston run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $810.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

-

171%

1 bedroom

$685

-

11%

2 bedroom

$825

-

10%

3 bedroom

$1,035

-

6%

4 bedroom

$1,012

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

171%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$685

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,035

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,012

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

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Ruston Homes

606 Ruston, Ruston, LA 71270

Studio–4 beds

0–4 baths

$375–$1,050

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Palmwood Place - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.1

Very good

Palmwood Place

419 Emerald Trace Dr, Ruston, LA 71270

1–4 beds

1 bath

$620–$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.
3020 Paul Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

3020 Paul Ave

3020 Paul Ave, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$649

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.
Goodwin Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.8

Very good

Goodwin Apartments

1701 Goodwin Rd, Ruston, LA 71270

2 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,500

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 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 $909 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ruston?

Average rent prices in Ruston have increased by 25% since last year.

How does Ruston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ruston is 52% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $991 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 $36,000/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).

Palmwood Place