Average Rent in River Ridge, LA
5 apartment buildings, 173 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,456/mo
Cheapest
$1,065/mo
Properties
5
Units
173
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in River Ridge, LA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
River Ridge, LA Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Bella Ridge North
1101 Dickory Ave, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Citrus Creek East
5245 Citrus Blvd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Oak Creek
2001 Oak Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Walnut Creek
5855 Walnut Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Willow Creek
5801 Walnut Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bella Ridge North 1101 Dickory Ave, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA | $1,065 | $1,476 | $1.51 | 4 (93) | 79 |
| 2 | Citrus Creek East 5245 Citrus Blvd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA | $1,080 | $1,478 | $1.50 | 3.5 (80) | 79 |
| 3 | Oak Creek 2001 Oak Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA | $1,085 | $1,310 | $1.53 | 3.1 (30) | 7 |
| 4 | Walnut Creek 5855 Walnut Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA | $1,085 | $1,156 | $1.57 | 3.1 (25) | 4 |
| 5 | Willow Creek 5801 Walnut Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA | $1,085 | $1,176 | $1.60 | 4 (53) | 4 |
Explore Each Property
Bella Ridge North
4 (93)1101 Dickory Ave, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Citrus Creek East
3.5 (80)5245 Citrus Blvd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Oak Creek
3.1 (30)2001 Oak Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Walnut Creek
3.1 (25)5855 Walnut Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
Willow Creek
4 (53)5801 Walnut Creek Rd, River Ridge, LA 70123, USA
River Ridge, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in River Ridge, LA is $1,456 per month, based on 173 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,065 at Bella Ridge North to $1,085 at Willow Creek.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,085/mo | $1,085/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,329/mo | $1,065/mo | 92 |
| 2 Bed | $1,633/mo | $1,220/mo | 76 |
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 River Ridge, LA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in River Ridge, LA averages $1,329/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,633/mo. At the local median household income of $84,464, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in River Ridge, LA at $1,067/mo. The current tracked market average runs 36% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in River Ridge, LA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in River Ridge, 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 $1,456/mo.
Comfortable income
$70,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,065/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in River Ridge, LA is $84,464 , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in River Ridge, LA
Overall prices in River Ridge, LA runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by River Ridge, LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,456 |
| Utilities | $334 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $797 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $622 |
| Estimated total | $4,100/mo |
Population
13,170
Median household income
$84,464
Census median rent
$1,067/mo
Rent as % of income
31.6%
Median age
46.7
Mean commute
27 min
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 were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Louisiana
How River Ridge, LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs River Ridge, LA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,077 | +43% | 15 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,552 | +7% | 13 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,204 | -17% | 10 |
| Kenner, LA | $1,256 | -14% | 8 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,234 | -15% | 6 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,235 | -15% | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in River Ridge, LA?
The average rent in River Ridge, LA is $1,456 per month, based on 173 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in River Ridge, LA?
The lowest available rent in River Ridge, LA starts at $1,065 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in River Ridge, LA?
1-bedroom apartments in River Ridge, LA average $1,329/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,065/mo across 92 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in River Ridge, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in River Ridge, LA average $1,633/mo. Units start from $1,220/mo across 76 units currently listed.
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