Last updated May 21, 2026
Average Rent in Louisiana (2026)
Average rent across Louisiana is $1,432/mo as of May 2026, based on 477 units tracked daily across 5 cities and 39 apartment communities. Rents are down $185 (10.6%) compared to 30 days ago. Prices range from $625 to $7,500.
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Louisiana Rent by City
Cities ranked by tracked inventory depth, biggest first. Prices come from our proprietary data sourcing, refreshed daily.
| City | Avg Rent | 30d Change | Units | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $1,211 | +$3 | 161 | $800 |
| New Orleans | $2,077 | +$737 | 115 | $1,095 |
| Shreveport | $1,135 | -$113 | 110 | $700 |
| Baton Rouge | $1,533 | +$60 | 64 | $625 |
| Bossier City | $828 | -$126 | 26 | $700 |
Which Louisiana Cities Are Getting Cheaper?
30-day percent change in asking rent across Louisiana cities. Green bars dropped, red bars rose. Showing the 5 biggest movers.
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 | $1,266 | $700 | $2,959 | 219 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,606 | $625 | $7,500 | 186 |
3 bedroom buckets hidden with fewer than 100 tracked units.
Louisiana Rent Trend Over Time
Average rent trend across all tracked Louisiana apartments.
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What is the average rent in Louisiana?
The average rent in Louisiana is $1,432 per month as of May 2026, based on 477 units tracked across 5 cities.
Which Louisiana city has the cheapest rent?
Bossier City has the lowest average rent in Louisiana at $828 per month, with units starting from $700.
Are rents going up or down in Louisiana?
Rents in Louisiana have decreased by $185 (10.6%) 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 $1,266 per month, with 219 units available.
What is the most expensive city in Louisiana?
Lafayette is the most expensive city in Louisiana with an average rent of $1,211 per month.
How many apartments are available in Louisiana?
We track 477 individual units across 39 apartment communities in 5 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?
Our proprietary data sourcing refreshes real asking prices every morning. All Louisiana rent data is updated daily, giving you the most current pricing available.