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Average Rent in River Ridge, LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in River Ridge, LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,329/mo
▼ 1.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,065/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
92
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in River Ridge, LA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in River Ridge, LA is $1,329 per month across 5 apartment communities and 92 available units. Rents have decreased $21 (1.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Bella Ridge North starting at $1,065/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,329/mo.
Prices range from $1,065 to $1,915 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 39 units are currently listed.
River Ridge, LA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in River Ridge, LA
Rent Prices by Apartment in River Ridge, LA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Ridge North | $1,065/mo | $1,343/mo | 42 | 4 |
| Citrus Creek East | $1,080/mo | $1,347/mo | 42 | 3.5 |
| Walnut Creek | $1,085/mo | $1,113/mo | 2 | 3.1 |
| Oak Creek | $1,155/mo | $1,167/mo | 3 | 3.1 |
| Willow Creek | $1,190/mo | $1,207/mo | 3 | 4 |
Google Search Trends for River Ridge, LA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$53,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,329/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/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 32% 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) | $1,329 |
| Utilities | $334 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $797 |
| Healthcare | $389 |
| Other goods and services | $622 |
| Estimated total | $3,973/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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