Baton Rouge, LA Rent Trends

Rank #91, last updated August 7

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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 $835. 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 $1,748.

Studio

$695


1 bed

$835


2 beds

$985


3+ beds

$1,748

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

Jul 21 2024Sep 04 2024Oct 20 2024Dec 05 2024Jan 20 2025Mar 07 2025Apr 22 2025Jun 06 2025Aug 07 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 $400 to $2,000+.

$400 - $800

$800 - $1,200

$1,200 - $1,600

$1,600 - $2,000

$2,000+

What is the average apartment size in Baton Rouge?

The average size of a Baton Rouge, LA apartment is 995 square feet, while the median apartment size for Baton Rouge, LA is 950 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Baton Rouge, LA (44.79%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (7.26%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 3+ bedroom apartments account for 23.97%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 23.97%.

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**$975$1,500
Highlands/Perkins$665$895$1,019$2,100
Mid City*$835*$1,245
Park Forest/LA North*$708$850$1,182
South Baton Rouge**$975$2,400
Valley Park**$913$2,100

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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