Average Rent in Louisiana

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Current Versus Historical Louisiana Rents

Louisiana rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $1,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $850, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $445 (-27.07%) year-over-year from $1,645 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,543 (-70.40%) year-over-year from $2,191 to $649. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,561 (-67.74%) year-over-year from $2,304 to $743. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-17.65%) year-over-year from $1,700 to $1,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $232 (-10.62%) year-over-year from $2,182 to $1,950. 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 up by 0.70% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 63.64% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,200	$1,645 (-27.07%)	$1,567 (-23.40%)
1 BR	$13.71	$649	$2,191 (-70.40%)	$1,450 (-55.28%)
2 BR	$13.02	$743	$2,304 (-67.74%)	$1,267 (-41.33%)
3 BR	$12.66	$1,400	$1,700 (-17.65%)	$1,517 (-7.69%)
4+ BR	$13.03	$1,950	$2,182 (-10.62%)	$2,042 (-4.49%)

Historical Rents in Louisiana

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Top Cities Near Louisiana

There are a total of 46 cities nearby Louisiana. The average rent in Louisiana is currently $2,098 per month. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Louisiana is Naples, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $12,000 per month.

Let's compare Louisiana's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Louisiana is 2.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 89.93% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Louisiana are about 113.07% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 68.92% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 46 total cities near Louisiana in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Pasadena, TX	$860	$960	$1,174	$1,500
Texas City, TX	$809	$917	$1,135	$1,650
Baytown, TX	$700	$950	$1,273	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Galveston, TX	$900	$1,150	$1,700	$1,800
Conroe, TX	$994	$1,160	$1,350	$1,850
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,131	$1,287	$1,995
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,592	$2,100
League City, TX	$1,000	$1,210	$1,400	$2,200
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,302	$1,620	$2,350

Top Neighborhoods Near Louisiana

There are a total of 142 neighborhoods in or near Louisiana. Some of these neighborhoods include Sharpstown, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Greater Fondren Southwest. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 142 total neighborhoods in or near Louisiana in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Louisiana is currently around $1,900 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Louisiana's average rent, which is only $850. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Louisiana, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $14,250 average rent per month, Park Shore is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Louisiana. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$883	$1,250	$1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,010	$1,353	$1,280
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$826	$885	$1,107	$1,300
West University, Austin, TX	$1,095	$999	$1,500	$1,342
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$981	$1,275	$1,373
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$942	$1,127	$1,375
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,080	$1,495	$1,395
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,015	$990	$1,200	$1,421
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,105	$1,463	$1,480
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,198	$1,500	$1,800
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,300	$1,397	$1,817	$1,817
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,623	$1,850	$1,850
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,500	$1,030	$1,205	$1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,350	$2,265	$1,875
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$999	$1,500	$1,900
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,330	$1,560	$2,168	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,560	$1,368	$2,000	$1,945
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,149	$1,200	$1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,442	$1,413	$2,200	$1,965
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,730	$1,200	$1,755	$2,100
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$2,000	$1,497	$1,550	$2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,518	$1,300	$2,185	$2,150
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,550	$1,924	$2,153
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,075	$1,175	$2,225
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,476	$1,659	$2,339	$2,442
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,657	$2,200	$3,004	$2,600
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,830	$2,359	$2,732
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,688	$2,228	$3,395	$3,053
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,975	$2,490	$3,785	$3,330

Top Counties Near Louisiana

There are a total of 49 counties located by Louisiana. Some of these counties include Willis, TX, Galveston, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,100. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,043. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,500, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Louisiana.

Typically, rent for studios in Louisiana is 22.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Louisiana is 103.68% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Louisiana is 121.57% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Willis, TX	$3,000	$1,400	$1,350	$1,694
Galveston, TX	$900	$1,150	$1,700	$1,800
Houston, TX	$1,354	$1,199	$1,500	$1,800
Texas City-League City, TX	$700	$1,100	$1,345	$1,872
Montgomery, TX	$1,238	$1,395	$1,400	$1,995
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,215	$1,075	$1,400	$2,050
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,800	$1,175	$1,502	$2,100
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,348	$1,193	$1,450	$2,200
Sugar Land, TX	$1,127	$1,260	$1,685	$2,250
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,000	$1,255	$1,589	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Louisiana

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near Louisiana. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,151. That's at least $22 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Louisiana is $1,283 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,664 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Louisiana. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77449, Houston, TX	$650	$1,297	$1,655	$1,950
77007, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,659	$2,339	$2,400
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,422	$1,700	$2,350
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,406	$1,837	$2,500
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,150	$1,695	$1,450
78705, Austin, TX	$1,023	$1,150	$1,600	$1,400
77004, Houston, TX	$1,310	$1,332	$1,650	$2,100
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$5,500	$1,391	$1,850	$2,500
77084, Houston, TX	$1,045	$1,215	$1,585	$1,900
77009, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,199	$1,850	$1,849

Frequently Asked Questions - Louisiana Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for Louisiana apartments for rent is approximately $850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Louisiana 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 Louisiana.

How much is a studio apartment in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,100. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Louisiana.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $680 and an average price per square feet of $13.71. There are a total of 72 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Louisiana.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Louisiana?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $765 and an average price per square feet of $13.02. There are a total of 120 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Louisiana.

How have rent prices in Louisiana changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Louisiana can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.70%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.68%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Louisiana?

A reasonable rent price in Louisiana is around $680/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.