Average rent in Baton Rouge, LA
November 2026. Based on 53 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Louisiana | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $750 | $750 | 1 | about the same | 65% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,046 | $615 | 29 | about the same | 25% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,150 | $755 | 13 | about the same | 32% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,044 | $700 | 8 | about the same | 49% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,800 | $2,000 | 2 | about the same | 32% lower |
| All sizes | $1,132 | $615 | 53 | about the same | 37% lower |
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What rent costs in Baton Rouge, LA
A 1-bedroom averages $1,046, a 2-bedroom averages $1,150 and a 3-bedroom averages $1,044 a month. Overall, rent in Baton Rouge, LA is 37% lower than the US average of $1,790 and about the same than the Louisiana average of $1,132.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Baton Rouge needs about $3,500 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?
The average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,132 a month across 53 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge?
A 1-bedroom in Baton Rouge, LA averages $1,046 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Baton Rouge?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $3,500 a month after tax.
Is rent in Baton Rouge higher than the US average?
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA is 37% lower than the US average of $1,790 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-12.