What's the average rent in Ruston, LA?

Rental Market Trends in Ruston, LA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Ruston, LA is $1,200 per month, which is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,930 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,200

0.0%No change month over month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$956

HOUSES

$1,500

TOWNHOUSES

$1,450

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Ruston, LA at $956 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,500 per month. Townhomes average $1,450 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$850
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,476
All	$1,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Ruston, LA is $800 per month, followed by $850 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,476 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,450

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$685
2 Bedrooms	$775
3 Bedrooms	$995
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$770

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ruston, LA is $685 per month, followed by $775 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $995 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$800
2 Bedrooms	$795
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$2,476
All	$1,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Ruston, LA is $800 per month, followed by $795 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,476 for a 4 bedroom house.