Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA
13 apartment buildings, 64 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,533/mo
Cheapest
$625/mo
Properties
13
Units
64
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, LA 70820, USA
Red Stick Brothers Llc
4860 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
Lake Towers
999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
The Hive @ 3rd
1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
440 on Third Apartments
440 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
Point at Mid City
352 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
The Heron Downtown
625 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Burbank 4600 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA | $625 | $625 | $1.56 | 4 (590) | 2 |
| 2 | Red Stick Brothers Llc 4860 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA | $650 | $1,163 | $0.91 | 4.4 (20) | 9 |
| 3 | Lake Towers 999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA | $865 | $1,154 | $1.20 | 3.5 (102) | 5 |
| 4 | The Hive @ 3rd 1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA | $1,084 | $1,167 | $1.37 | 4.6 (11) | 10 |
| 5 | 440 on Third Apartments 440 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA | $1,250 | $1,329 | $1.79 | 4.5 (39) | 6 |
| 6 | Point at Mid City 352 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA | $1,300 | $1,476 | $1.42 | 4.8 (16) | 6 |
| 7 | The Heron Downtown 625 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA | $1,456 | $1,607 | $1.89 | 3.9 (47) | 8 |
Explore Each Property
Maison Burbank
4 (590)4600 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA
Red Stick Brothers Llc
4.4 (20)4860 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
Lake Towers
3.5 (102)999 N 9th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
The Hive @ 3rd
4.6 (11)1925 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
440 on Third Apartments
4.5 (39)440 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, USA
Point at Mid City
4.8 (16)352 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
Baton Rouge, LA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,533 per month, based on 64 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $625 at Maison Burbank to $1,650 at Locations Real Estate Group.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,500/mo | $1,480/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,537/mo | $865/mo | 24 |
| 2 Bed | $1,508/mo | $625/mo | 25 |
| 3 Bed | $1,741/mo | $1,050/mo | 9 |
| 4 Bed | $1,218/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 $1,537/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,508/mo. At the local median household income of $49,944, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Baton Rouge, LA at $1,044/mo. The current tracked market average runs 47% 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 Baton Rouge, LA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
Mean one-way commute in Baton Rouge, LA is 21 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
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
$61,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,533/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.
Median household income in Baton Rouge, LA is $49,944 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Baton Rouge, LA
Overall prices in Baton Rouge, 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 Baton Rouge, LA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,533 |
| Utilities | $332 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $791 |
| Healthcare | $386 |
| Other goods and services | $618 |
| Estimated total | $4,162/mo |
Population
223,699
Median household income
$49,944
Census median rent
$1,044/mo
Rent as % of income
34.6%
Median age
31.8
Mean commute
21 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 Baton Rouge, LA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Baton Rouge, LA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $2,101 | +37% | 15 |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,211 | -21% | 10 |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,135 | -26% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?
The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,533 per month, based on 64 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 $1,537/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $865/mo across 24 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA?
2-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge, LA average $1,508/mo. Units start from $625/mo across 25 units currently listed.
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