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 October 2026, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,314 per month, which is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,314

1.1%$14 increase month-over-month

-6.1%-$86 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

1,013

APARTMENTS

$1,049

HOUSES

$1,850

TOWNHOUSES

$1,300

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Baton Rouge, LA at $1,049 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,850 per month. Townhomes average $1,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$959
2 Bedrooms	$1,099
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$2,150
All	$1,378

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Baton Rouge, LA is $959 per month, followed by $1,099 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,150 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$975
2 Bedrooms	$1,142
3 Bedrooms	$1,700
4 Bedrooms	$1,400
All	$1,300

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Baton Rouge, LA is $975 per month, followed by $1,142 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $1,700 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $1,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$950
2 Bedrooms	$1,100
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$1,500
All	$1,150

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA is $950 per month, followed by $1,100 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$861
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,250
All	$1,850

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Baton Rouge, LA is $861 per month, followed by $1,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,250 for a 4 bedroom house.