Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Shenandoah, LA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Shenandoah, LA rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,400/month. Renters today are paying $41 more per month on average than last year, continuing a recovery from the trough earlier this year.

  • Shenandoah sits 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.

  • Price ranges

    In Shenandoah, 1-bedroom units rent around $977/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,177/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,925/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options available across bedroom counts.

Median rent

Median rent in Shenandoah

$1,400/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Shenandoah is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Shenandoah

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah, LA

Average rent prices in Shenandoah have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Shenandoah, LA

Rent prices in Shenandoah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Shenandoah is $1,140, whereas a house costs $2,015. 1-bedroom apartments in Shenandoah run $1,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,130.

Listings

1 bedroom

$977

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,177

10%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,925

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,500

4%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$977

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,177

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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

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

Shenandoah

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$899
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Shenandoah, LA is 56% higher than the median rent in Baker, LA.

Discover rentals in Shenandoah, LA

br0875 Executive Apts - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.3

Very good

br0875 Executive Apts

10280 Janice St, Shenandoah, LA 70816

1 bed

1 bath

$600

11070 Mead Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.9

Very good

11070 Mead Rd.

11070 Mead Rd, Shenandoah, LA 70816

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$653–$871

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.
12757 Coursey Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

12757 Coursey Blvd.

12757 Coursey Blvd, Shenandoah, LA 70816

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$694–$899

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.
10612 Stanley Aubin Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Shenandoah

Residential Lease, Baton Rouge, LA

10612 Stanley Aubin Ln #3, Shenandoah, LA 70816

2 beds

1.5 baths

$735

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Frequently asked questions for Shenandoah, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Shenandoah rental market.

How much is rent in Shenandoah?

The average rent in Shenandoah is $1,400 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Shenandoah?

Average rent prices in Shenandoah have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Shenandoah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Shenandoah is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Shenandoah?

To comfortably afford rent in Shenandoah, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

July offers the lowest rents in Shenandoah with approximately 19% savings compared to January, which sees the highest prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while May and March are most competitive.

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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