Last updated August 24, 2026
Average Rent in Louisiana (2026)
Average rent across Louisiana is $1,372/mo as of August 2026, based on 859 units tracked daily across 11 cities and 85 apartment communities. Rents are up $18 (1.3%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $605 to $6,000.
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Source: Average Rent (average-rent.com), August 2026. Average Rent. (August 2026). Average Rent in Louisiana (2026). Retrieved from https://average-rent.com/state/louisiana/rent-trends/ Source: <a href="https://average-rent.com/state/louisiana/rent-trends/">Average Rent</a>, August 2026. Explore Louisiana Cities
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Louisiana Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices are refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $1,129 | -$285 | 254 | $700 |
| New Orleans | $2,052 | +$66 | 209 | $990 |
| Lafayette | $1,241 | +$167 | 90 | $832 |
| Monroe | $965 | +$57 | 83 | $605 |
| Shreveport | $1,246 | +$115 | 76 | $730 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,384 | -$160 | 64 | $699 |
| Bossier City | $899 | -$24 | 33 | $700 |
| Kenner | $1,150 | -$79 | 21 | $865 |
| River Ridge | $1,168 | +$44 | 15 | $970 |
| Metairie | $1,113 | -$158 | 12 | $835 |
| West Monroe | $1,396 | +$250 | 2 | $1,313 |
Which Louisiana Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Louisiana cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 11 biggest movers.
The Highest-Earning Apartment Buildings in Louisiana
Across the 22 Louisiana buildings we can estimate, rental revenue totals about $5.0M per month ($59M a year). Estimates come from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity; click a building for the full methodology.
| Building | City | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Residences at LSU Health | New Orleans, LA | $609K/mo | 99% | 473 |
| 2.The Everly at Rouzan | Baton Rouge, LA | $531K/mo | 97% | 277 |
| 3.The Julia at Saint Charles | New Orleans, LA | $350K/mo | 90% | 198 |
| 4.The Oasis at Southpark | Lake Charles, LA | $338K/mo | 96% | 220 |
| 5.The Reserve on Bayou DeSiard | Monroe, LA | $323K/mo | 93% | 176 |
| 6.2424 Tulane Apartments | New Orleans, LA | $285K/mo | 93% | 202 |
| 7.The Annex – French Quarter Apartments | New Orleans, LA | $253K/mo | 97% | 87 |
| 8.RiverScape Apartment Homes | Shreveport, LA | $239K/mo | 87% | 208 |
| 9.Alexis Park Apartments | Bossier City, LA | $224K/mo | 93% | 278 |
| 10.The Heron Downtown | Baton Rouge, LA | $217K/mo | 94% | 142 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials.
Rent by Bedroom Type
Average rent in Louisiana broken down by apartment size. Only bedroom buckets with 100+ tracked units are shown so every row is backed by meaningful sample size.
| Type | Avg Rent | From | Up To | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,253 | $605 | $3,000 | 381 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,408 | $700 | $6,000 | 315 |
3 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Louisiana Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Louisiana apartments.
Explore Louisiana apartments on the map
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What is the average rent in Louisiana?
The average rent in Louisiana is $1,372 per month as of August 2026, based on 859 units tracked across 11 cities.
Which Louisiana city has the cheapest rent?
Bossier City has the lowest average rent in Louisiana at $899 per month, with units starting from $700.
Are rents going up or down in Louisiana?
Rents in Louisiana have increased by $18 (1.3%) over the last 30 days.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Louisiana?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Louisiana is $1,253 per month, with 381 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Louisiana?
New Orleans is the most expensive city in Louisiana with an average rent of $2,052 per month.
How many apartments are available in Louisiana?
We track 859 individual units across 85 apartment communities in 11 Louisiana cities. Prices are updated daily.
What is the average rent for a studio in Louisiana?
Studio data is currently being collected.
How often are Louisiana rent prices updated?
We refresh real asking prices every morning. All Louisiana rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.