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Average Rent in Louisiana

Louisiana is a state in United States. It ranks #39 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 25 metropolitan areas in Louisiana, 53 counties, 6 congressional districts, 228 zip codes, and 154 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Louisiana is $1,414 which represents an increase of 1.14% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is Morgan City, LA MSA with an average rent of $1,592. The least expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is Opelousas-Eunice, LA MSA with an average rent of $850.

The most expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Richland County with an average rent of $5,000. The least expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Allen County with an average rent of $715.

The most expensive zip code in Louisiana to rent places is 71269 with an average rent of $5,000. The least expensive zip code in Louisiana to rent places is 70655 with an average rent of $500.

The most expensive city in Louisiana to rent places is Rayville, LA with an average rent of $5,000. The least expensive city in Louisiana to rent places is Oberlin, LA with an average rent of $500.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Louisiana currently stands at $1,414.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,444. This represents a difference of +2% when compared to Louisiana.
Meanwhile, in the largest msa of New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,566, showing a more expensive of +11% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a more expensive by +33% when compared to the rent in Louisiana.
$1,414
Louisiana
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$1,444
+2%
Jefferson, county
$1,566
+11%
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, msa
$1,883
+33%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Morgan City, LA MSA$1,592
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA$1,566
LA NON MSA$1,485
Monroe, LA MSA$1,466
Hammond, LA MSA$1,383
DeRidder, LA MSA$1,369
Natchitoches, LA MSA$1,366
Baton Rouge, LA MSA$1,349
Lake Charles, LA MSA$1,304
Pierre Part, LA MSA$1,300

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Minden, LA MSA$1,173
Bogalusa, LA MSA$1,167
Ruston, LA MSA$1,127
Bastrop, LA MSA$969
Alexandria, LA MSA$958
Crowley, LA MSA$940
New Iberia, LA MSA$888
Natchez, MS-LA MSA$876
Jennings, LA MSA$867
Opelousas-Eunice, LA MSA$850

Counties in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Richland County$5,000
Franklin County$3,000
St. Helena County$2,500
Cameron County$1,843
Orleans County$1,796
Ascension County$1,700
De Soto County$1,622
St. Bernard County$1,616
Plaquemines County$1,611
Natchitoches County$1,606

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Grant County$925
Acadia County$864
Iberia County$860
Morehouse County$859
Bienville County$850
Claiborne County$850
Red River County$850
Jefferson Davis County$779
Pointe Coupee County$743
Allen County$715

Zip Codes in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

71269$5,000
70118$3,077
71295$3,000
70665$2,700
70435$2,651
71201$2,469
70836$2,345
71030$2,304
70085$2,250
70420$2,200

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

71302$751
70455$750
70529$750
70041$745
70760$709
70087$700
70533$700
71346$675
71033$620
70655$500

Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Rayville, LA$5,000
Winnsboro, LA$3,000
Gloster, LA$2,304
Saint Bernard, LA$2,250
Abita Springs, LA$2,200
Princeton, LA$2,200
Sorrento, LA$2,173
Prairieville, LA$2,116
Zachary, LA$2,115
Benton, LA$2,098

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Opelousas, LA$771
Robert, LA$750
Duson, LA$750
Buras, LA$745
New Roads, LA$709
Saint Rose, LA$700
Erath, LA$700
Lecompte, LA$675
Greenwood, LA$620
Oberlin, LA$500
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