Baton Rouge, LA Rent Trends

Rank #83, last updated June 14

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What is the average rent in Baton Rouge?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is $695. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $900. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $985. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,900.

Studio

$695


1 bed

$900


2 beds

$985


3+ beds

$1,900

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Rent Prices Over Time in Baton Rouge

May 30 2024Jul 14 2024Aug 28 2024Oct 13 2024Nov 28 2024Jan 13 2025Feb 27 2025Apr 14 2025Jun 14 2025$570$920$1,270$1,800
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Apartment Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge

The monthly rent for apartments in Baton Rouge, LA ranges from $600 to $1,800+.

$600 - $900

$900 - $1,200

$1,200 - $1,500

$1,500 - $1,800

$1,800+

What is the average apartment size in Baton Rouge?

The average size of a Baton Rouge, LA apartment is 914 square feet, while the median apartment size for Baton Rouge, LA is 956 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Baton Rouge, LA (40%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (6.52%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 26.96%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 26.52%.

Studio

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

What is the average rent for various neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?

Studio1 bed2 beds3+ beds
Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest**$938$1,500
Highlands/Perkins$675$850$975$2,250
Park Forest/LA North*$719$866*
South Baton Rouge**$901$2,300
Valley Park*$700$900$2,098

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

* Insufficient data to calculate value

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