Baton Rouge, LA Rent Trends

Rank #93, last updated August 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 $675. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $816. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $950. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,900.

Studio

$675


1 bed

$816


2 beds

$950


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

Jul 28 2024Sep 11 2024Oct 27 2024Dec 12 2024Jan 27 2025Mar 14 2025Apr 29 2025Jun 13 2025Aug 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 938 square feet, while the median apartment size for Baton Rouge, LA is 900 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Baton Rouge, LA (45.03%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.59%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 26.4%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 22.98%.

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$1,650
Highlands/Perkins$650$838$950$2,195
Mid City*$830$800$1,195
Park Forest/LA North*$727$850$1,182
South Baton Rouge**$1,000$2,200
Valley Park**$925$2,200

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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