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Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Baton Rouge, LA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,209/mo
Lowest Available
$902/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
12
available now
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Rent by Neighborhood in Baton Rouge, LA
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| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid City South | $1,613 | ▼ $9 | $1,512 | 1 | 8 |
| Downtown | $1,516 | ▼ $180 | $950 | 2 | 17 |
| Baton Rouge 70802 | $1,058 | ▼ $42 | $905 | 1 | 14 |
| Baton Rouge 70820 | $909 | ▼ $35 | $655 | 2 | 4 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Baton Rouge, LA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,209 per month across 3 apartment communities and 12 available units.
The most affordable option is The Hive @ 3rd starting at $902/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,209/mo.
Prices range from $902 to $1,613 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 6 units are currently listed.
Baton Rouge, LA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,560 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $1,512 | -$48 | 5 |
| July 2026 | $1,482 | -$30 | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,471 | -$11 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive @ 3rd | $902/mo | $967/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| Point at Mid City | $1,512/mo | $1,522/mo | 3 | 4.8 |
| The Heron Downtown | $1,563/mo | $1,588/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
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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
$48,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,209/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($902/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Baton Rouge, LA is $49,944 , about 14% 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) | $1,209 |
| Utilities | $332 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $791 |
| Healthcare | $386 |
| Other goods and services | $618 |
| Estimated total | $3,838/mo |
Population
223,699
Median household income
$49,944
Census median rent
$1,044/mo
Census rent burden
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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