Average Rent in Baton Rouge LA
13 apartment buildings, 58 units. Real prices pulled from each property's leasing system this morning.
Avg Rent
$1,452/mo
Cheapest
$625/mo
Properties
13
Units
58
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Baton Rouge LA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Baton Rouge LA Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Maison Burbank
4600 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge
Red Stick Brothers Llc
4860 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
Lake Towers
999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge
The Hive @ 3rd
1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge
440 on Third Apartments
440 3rd St, Baton Rouge
Point at Mid City
352 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge
The Heron Downtown
625 Convention St, Baton Rouge
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Burbank 4600 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge | $625 | $625 | $1.56 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Red Stick Brothers Llc 4860 North Blvd, Baton Rouge | $650 | $1,136 | $0.92 | 4.4 | 9 |
| 3 | Lake Towers 999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge | $880 | $1,017 | $1.21 | 3.5 | 5 |
| 4 | The Hive @ 3rd 1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge | $1,071 | $1,142 | $1.33 | 4.6 | 11 |
| 5 | 440 on Third Apartments 440 3rd St, Baton Rouge | $1,250 | $1,329 | $1.79 | 4.5 | 6 |
| 6 | Point at Mid City 352 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge | $1,270 | $1,442 | $1.48 | 4.8 | 6 |
| 7 | The Heron Downtown 625 Convention St, Baton Rouge | $1,335 | $1,644 | $1.70 | 3.9 | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Maison Burbank
44600 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge
Red Stick Brothers Llc
4.44860 North Blvd, Baton Rouge
Lake Towers
3.5999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge
The Hive @ 3rd
4.61925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge
440 on Third Apartments
4.5440 3rd St, Baton Rouge
Point at Mid City
4.8352 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Baton Rouge LA is $1,452 per month, based on 58 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at Maison Burbank to $1,799 at The Everly at Rouzan.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,364/mo | $880/mo | 18 |
| 2 Bed | $1,540/mo | $625/mo | 28 |
| 3 Bed | $1,491/mo | $1,050/mo | 8 |
| 4 Bed | $1,155/mo | $625/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Baton Rouge LA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Baton Rouge LA averages $1,364/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,540/mo.
Who employs renters in Baton Rouge
Demand in the Baton Rouge rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Louisiana State University
- ExxonMobil
- Turner Industries
- Our Lady of the Lake
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baton Rouge LA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$58,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,452/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($625/mo), you need to earn at least $25,000/year.
Cost of living in Baton Rouge LA
We only have live rent data for Baton Rouge LA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,452 |
| Estimated total | $1,452/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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Nearby cities in Louisiana
How Baton Rouge LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Baton Rouge LA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $1,941 | +34% | 10 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,169 | -19% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Baton Rouge LA?
The average rent in Baton Rouge LA is $1,452 per month, based on 58 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Baton Rouge LA?
The lowest available rent in Baton Rouge LA starts at $625 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge LA?
1-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge LA average $1,364/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $880/mo across 18 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge LA average $1,540/mo. Units start from $625/mo across 28 units currently listed.
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