What's the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?

Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,350 per month, which is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,350

0.0%No change month over month

-3.6%-$50 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,000

APARTMENTS

$1,059

HOUSES

$1,800

TOWNHOUSES

$1,350

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Baton Rouge, LA at $1,059 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,800 per month. Townhomes average $1,350 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,142
3 Bedrooms	$1,750
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Baton Rouge, LA is $950 per month, followed by $1,142 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,750 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$975
2 Bedrooms	$1,275
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$1,900
All	$1,350

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Baton Rouge, LA is $975 per month, followed by $1,275 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,900 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,200
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is $950 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,200 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,200
3 Bedrooms	$1,783
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,200 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,783 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom house.