Average Rent in Louisiana

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Current Versus Historical Louisiana Rents

Louisiana rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $868 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $835, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $425 (-26.13%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,612 (-70.87%) year-over-year from $2,274 to $663. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,524 (-67.23%) year-over-year from $2,267 to $743. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $373 (-21.05%) year-over-year from $1,773 to $1,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,433 (-62.28%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $868. 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 9.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 19.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 30.65% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$13.85	$1,200	$1,625 (-26.13%)	$1,522 (-21.16%)
1 BR	$13.18	$663	$2,274 (-70.87%)	$1,381 (-52.02%)
2 BR	$13.11	$743	$2,267 (-67.23%)	$1,267 (-41.34%)
3 BR	$13.60	$1,400	$1,773 (-21.05%)	$1,583 (-11.58%)
4+ BR	$13.11	$868	$2,300 (-62.28%)	$2,125 (-59.18%)

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 $2,105 per month. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,096, 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 16.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 90.15% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Louisiana are about 115.78% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.23% 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	$850	$960	$1,200	$1,499
Texas City, TX	$809	$888	$1,103	$1,582
Galveston, TX	$999	$1,193	$1,600	$1,695
Baytown, TX	$700	$980	$1,300	$1,700
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,200	$1,500	$1,750
Conroe, TX	$1,547	$1,200	$1,400	$1,799
Spring, TX	$2,100	$1,111	$1,390	$1,950
Atascocita, TX	$1,405	$1,281	$1,599	$2,110
League City, TX	$1,000	$1,230	$1,417	$2,167
Pearland, TX	N/A	$1,286	$1,585	$2,313

Top Neighborhoods Near Louisiana

There are a total of 147 neighborhoods in or near Louisiana. Some of these neighborhoods include Southbelt - Ellington, Sharpstown, and Woodlake - Briar Meadow. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 147 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 $835. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Louisiana, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $977 per month. Whereas, at $14,000 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
Southbelt - Ellington, Houston, TX	N/A	$940	$1,170	$1,230
Sharpstown, Houston, TX	N/A	$900	$1,250	$1,250
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX	$889	$1,099	$1,365	$1,280
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX	$916	$874	$1,117	$1,300
West University, Austin, TX	$1,095	$1,000	$1,625	$1,300
Eldridge - West Oaks, Houston, TX	$1,149	$1,000	$1,200	$1,399
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,150	$1,495	$1,400
Clear Lake, Houston, TX	$937	$1,012	$1,350	$1,415
Alief, Houston, TX	$779	$940	$1,250	$1,425
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$740	$1,125	$1,475	$1,500
Briarforest, Houston, TX	$995	$1,145	$1,500	$1,716
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$975	$1,350	$2,100	$1,764
Central Southwest, Houston, TX	$1,250	$1,302	$1,734	$1,784
Spring Branch West, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,582	$1,710	$1,795
Greater Heights, Houston, TX	$1,368	$1,214	$1,973	$1,853
Midtown, Houston, TX	$1,274	$1,595	$2,103	$1,859
Sunnyside, Houston, TX	N/A	$1,400	$1,445	$1,900
Great Uptown, Houston, TX	$1,596	$1,495	$2,050	$1,911
OST - South Union, Houston, TX	$2,400	$1,025	$1,200	$1,950
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX	$1,999	$1,350	$1,200	$1,950
Memorial, Houston, TX	$1,461	$1,490	$1,954	$1,986
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,425	$1,497	$2,150	$2,020
Northside Village, Houston, TX	$1,734	$1,350	$1,695	$2,095
Acres Home, Houston, TX	$1,825	$1,225	$1,550	$2,250
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,028	$1,295	$2,298
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX	$1,550	$1,785	$2,396	$2,470
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX	$1,600	$1,998	$3,168	$2,700
Grogan's Mill, The Woodlands, TX	$1,233	$1,780	$2,199	$2,800
Oak Lawn, Dallas, TX	$1,616	$2,077	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,005	$2,825	$3,950	$3,400

Top Counties Near Louisiana

There are a total of 49 counties located by Louisiana. Some of these counties include Galveston, TX, Willis, 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 $1,128. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,400, Naples, FL is the most expensive county by Louisiana.

Typically, rent for studios in Louisiana is 14.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Louisiana is 101.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Louisiana is 124.23% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Galveston, TX	$999	$1,193	$1,600	$1,695
Willis, TX	$1,925	$1,400	$1,350	$1,695
Houston, TX	$1,200	$1,200	$1,500	$1,800
Texas City-League City, TX	$1,425	$1,068	$1,325	$1,899
Montgomery, TX	$1,375	$1,395	$1,500	$1,960
Northwest Harris, TX	$1,200	$1,089	$1,434	$2,000
Southeast Montgomery, TX	$1,617	$1,161	$1,525	$2,125
Stafford-Missouri City, TX	$1,377	$1,141	$1,480	$2,250
Sugar Land, TX	$1,200	$1,256	$1,685	$2,300
Alvin-Pearland, TX	$2,175	$1,270	$1,565	$2,388

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 $1,150. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Louisiana is $1,251 per month. Or in other words, $21 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,691 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	$1,275	$1,698	$1,997
77007, Houston, TX	$1,590	$1,774	$2,382	$2,423
77493, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,600	$1,395	$1,712	$2,350
77494, Fulshear-Simonton, TX	$3,000	$1,406	$1,800	$2,550
77057, Houston, TX	$889	$1,200	$1,660	$1,450
78705, Austin, TX	$1,013	$1,100	$1,650	$1,300
77004, Houston, TX	$1,249	$1,379	$1,750	$2,100
77433, Northwest Harris, TX	$2,499	$1,375	$1,687	$2,550
77084, Houston, TX	$1,065	$1,218	$1,558	$1,875
77009, Houston, TX	$1,725	$1,199	$1,800	$1,749

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 $835. 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $13.85. There are a total of 3 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 $675 and an average price per square feet of $13.18. There are a total of 71 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 $743 and an average price per square feet of $13.11. There are a total of 115 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 -0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.71%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.67%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Louisiana?

A reasonable rent price in Louisiana is around $668/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.