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Average Rent Trends in Ruston, LA

Rent in Ruston, LA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Apr 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,335
Jul 2025$1,300
Aug 2025$1,300
Sep 2025$1,100
Oct 2025$1,000
Nov 2025$1,000
Dec 2025$1,100
Jan 2026$1,100
Feb 2026$1,000
Mar 2026$800
Apr 2026$1,025
May 2026$1,500
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$725$825$1,600$1,975$1,200
Townhomes—$1,450——$1,450
Apartments and Condos$725$775$995—$750
Houses$600$800$1,600$1,975$1,500
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Ruston, LA

  • What is the average rent of a house in Ruston, LA?
    The average rent of a house in Ruston, LA is $1,500 per month. This is about 22% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Ruston, LA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Ruston, LA was lowest in Jan 2025 when it was $906 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Ruston, LA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Ruston, LA was highest in Apr 2025 when it was $1,450 per month.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Ruston, LA?
    There are 46 available houses to rent in Ruston, LA.
  • What colleges and universities are in Ruston, LA?
    Colleges and universities in Ruston, LA include: Louisiana Tech University.
  • What are some zip codes in Ruston, LA?
    Ruston, LA includes zip codes such as: 71270, 71272, 71273.
  • What are some cities near Ruston, LA?
    Some nearby cities include: Grambling, Vienna, Choudrant, Simsboro, Quitman. These cities may have more rental options to explore.