Baton Rouge, LA Rent Trends

Rank #88, last updated May 2

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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 $858. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,010. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,750.

Studio

$695


1 bed

$858


2 beds

$1,010


3+ beds

$1,750

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

Apr 17 2024Jun 01 2024Jul 15 2024Aug 29 2024Oct 14 2024Nov 29 2024Jan 14 2025Feb 28 2025May 02 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 $500 to $1,700+.

$500 - $800

$800 - $1,100

$1,100 - $1,400

$1,400 - $1,700

$1,700+

What is the average apartment size in Baton Rouge?

The average size of a Baton Rouge, LA apartment is 839 square feet, while the median apartment size for Baton Rouge, LA is 880 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Baton Rouge, LA (37.5%) are 1 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (5.3%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 33.33%, and 3+ bedroom apartments make up 23.86%.

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**$925$1,463
Downtown*$803$1,295*
Highlands/Perkins$685$850$988$1,900
Mid City*$808*$1,300
Park Forest/LA North*$719$844*
South Baton Rouge**$983$2,200
Valley Park**$900$2,125

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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