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Average Rent in Baton Rouge LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Baton Rouge LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,540/mo
Lowest Available
$625/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
28
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Baton Rouge LA
Compare average rent across Baton Rouge LA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands/Perkins | $2,247 | $1,650 | 2 | 12 |
| Baton Rouge 70802 | $1,280 | $880 | 4 | 29 |
| Mid City South | $1,258 | $650 | 2 | 15 |
| Baton Rouge 70820 | $625 | $625 | 1 | 2 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Baton Rouge LA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge LA is $1,540 per month across 9 apartment communities and 28 available units.
The most affordable option is Maison Burbank starting at $625/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,540/mo.
Prices range from $625 to $2,701 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Baton Rouge LA Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Baton Rouge LA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Baton Rouge LA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maison Burbank | $625/mo | $625/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Red Stick Brothers Llc | $650/mo | $1,008/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| The Hive @ 3rd | $1,071/mo | $1,152/mo | 9 | 4.6 |
| Lake Towers | $1,105/mo | $1,105/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| 440 on Third Apartments | $1,475/mo | $1,475/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| Point at Mid City | $1,505/mo | $1,505/mo | 1 | 4.8 |
| The Heron Downtown | $1,574/mo | $1,712/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
Google Search Trends for Baton Rouge LA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Baton Rouge LA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,540/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/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) | $1,540 |
| Estimated total | $1,540/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.
Explore Baton Rouge LA Apartments
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