Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Ponchatoula, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Ponchatoula

$1,625/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ponchatoula is $1,625 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $275 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ponchatoula

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ponchatoula rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ponchatoula, LA

Average rent prices in Ponchatoula have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Ponchatoula, LA

Rent prices in Ponchatoula vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ponchatoula is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Ponchatoula run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$750

17%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,200

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,650

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,950

22%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ponchatoula, 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 Ponchatoula, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ponchatoula and Baker by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ponchatoula

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$899
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ponchatoula, LA is 81% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

Discover rentals in Ponchatoula, LA

20063 Esterbrook Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ponchatoula

Lease, Mobile Home, Ponchatoula, LA

20063 Esterbrook Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

3 beds

2 baths

$950

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.
20280 Weinberger Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ponchatoula

Lease, Mobile Home, Ponchatoula, LA

20280 Weinberger Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

3 beds

2 baths

$1,000

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.
335 N Baronne St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ponchatoula

4 beds

2.5 baths

$1,350

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.
503 Haney Ln - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ponchatoula

Lease, Traditional, Ponchatoula, LA

503 Haney Ln, Ponchatoula, LA 70454

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Price dropped $125Fees 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 Ponchatoula, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ponchatoula rental market.

How much is rent in Ponchatoula?

The average rent in Ponchatoula is $1,625 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ponchatoula?

Average rent prices in Ponchatoula have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Ponchatoula rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ponchatoula is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ponchatoula?

To comfortably afford rent in Ponchatoula, you'd need to earn approximately $65,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ponchatoula?

March offers the lowest rents in Ponchatoula, while December sees the highest prices with approximately 24% difference between these months. Timing your search for March could result in better deals compared to the winter peak.

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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