Average Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

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Current Versus Historical Baton Rouge, LA Rents

Baton Rouge rentals average $725 for a 1-bedroom rental to $624 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $700.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,695 to $1,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $290 (-28.59%) year-over-year from $1,015 to $725. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $560 (-44.44%) year-over-year from $1,260 to $700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $636 (-48.53%) year-over-year from $1,311 to $675. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,164 (-83.53%) year-over-year from $3,788 to $624. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$725	$1,015 (-28.59%)	$1,311 (-44.71%)
2 BR	N/A	$700	$1,260 (-44.44%)	$1,370 (-48.91%)
3 BR	N/A	$675	$1,311 (-48.53%)	$1,567 (-56.91%)
4+ BR	N/A	$624	$3,788 (-83.53%)	$2,042 (-69.44%)

Historical Rents in Baton Rouge, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions - Baton Rouge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Baton Rouge, LA?

The average monthly rental price for Baton Rouge, LA apartments for rent is approximately $700. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Baton Rouge, LA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Baton Rouge, LA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $725. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Baton Rouge.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge, LA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $700. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Baton Rouge.

How have rent prices in Baton Rouge, LA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Baton Rouge, LA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.44%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Baton Rouge, LA?

A reasonable rent price in Baton Rouge, LA is around $560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.