Baton Rouge, LA rental market
Last updated August 15, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,437.
$1,437
+$37
+$137
957
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $595 to $12,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 4 |
| $600 | 25 |
| $700 | 67 |
| $800 | 99 |
| $900 | 107 |
| $1,000 | 94 |
| $1,100 | 75 |
| $1,200 | 86 |
| $1,300 | 60 |
| $1,400 | 83 |
| $1,500 | 63 |
| $1,600 | 54 |
| $1,700 | 50 |
| $1,800 | 45 |
| $1,900 | 55 |
| $2,000 | 43 |
| $2,100 | 43 |
| $2,200 | 57 |
| $2,300 | 48 |
| $2,400 | 49 |
| $2,500 | 31 |
| $2,600 | 20 |
| $2,700 | 16 |
| $2,800 | 15 |
| $2,900 | 16 |
| $3,000 | 8 |
| $3,100 | 5 |
| $3,200 | 5 |
| $3,300 | 3 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 3 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 6 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $137 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| Feb | $1,400 | $1,425 |
| Mar | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| Apr | $1,300 | $1,400 |
| May | $1,300 | $1,350 |
| Jun | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| Jul | $1,300 | $1,399 |
| Aug | $1,259 | $1,400 |
| Sep | $1,295 | No data |
| Oct | $1,225 | No data |
| Nov | $1,300 | No data |
| Dec | $1,340 | No data |
Market temperature
The Baton Rouge, LA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA is 32% lower than the national average.
$1,437
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?
The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,437.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Baton Rouge, LA?
Houses in Baton Rouge, LA rent between $595 - $12,000 with an average rent of $1,437.
3. How has the rent in Baton Rouge, LA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Baton Rouge, LA increased by $137
4. How much has the rent in Baton Rouge, LA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Baton Rouge, LA increased by $37
5. How many available rentals are there in Baton Rouge, LA?
There are currently 957 rentals available in Baton Rouge, LA.
6. How do rent prices in Baton Rouge, LA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,437 — 31.57% lower the national average of $2,100.