Baton Rouge, LA Rent Trends

Rank #75, last updated March 12

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What is the average rent in Baton Rouge?

The average rent of a studio apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is $745. The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA is $913. 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 $1,725.

Studio

$745


1 bed

$913


2 beds

$1,010


3+ beds

$1,725

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

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 900 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 (35.91%) are 3+ bedroom apartments, while the fewest (6.36%) are studio apartments. Meanwhile, 2 bedroom apartments account for 31.36%, and 1 bedroom apartments make up 26.36%.

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**$800$1,795
Highlands/Perkins$690$1,000$1,000$1,873
Mid City*$825*$1,295
South Baton Rouge**$900$1,775
Valley Park**$875$1,895

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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