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Average Rent in Louisiana

Louisiana is a state in United States. It ranks #38 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 24 metropolitan areas in Louisiana, 51 counties, 6 congressional districts, 223 zip codes, and 149 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Louisiana is $1,401 which represents an increase of 2.2% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA with an average rent of $1,566. The least expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is Bastrop, LA MSA with an average rent of $600.

The most expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Franklin County with an average rent of $2,722. The least expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Evangeline County with an average rent of $575.

The most expensive zip code in Louisiana to rent places is 70118 with an average rent of $3,050. 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 Winnsboro, LA with an average rent of $2,722. 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 $1,401.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,441. This represents a difference of +3% 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 +12% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,850. This constitutes a more expensive by +32% when compared to the rent in Louisiana.
$1,401
Louisiana
VS
$1,441
+3%
Jefferson, county
$1,566
+12%
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, msa
$1,850
+32%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA$1,566
Minden, LA MSA$1,450
Bogalusa, LA MSA$1,435
Abbeville, LA MSA$1,426
Monroe, LA MSA$1,423
Natchitoches, LA MSA$1,398
LA NON MSA$1,377
Baton Rouge, LA MSA$1,367
Hammond, LA MSA$1,353
DeRidder, LA MSA$1,352

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake Charles, LA MSA$1,140
Fort Polk South, LA MSA$1,106
Crowley, LA MSA$1,081
Ruston, LA MSA$1,078
Jennings, LA MSA$978
Alexandria, LA MSA$949
New Iberia, LA MSA$948
Opelousas-Eunice, LA MSA$877
Natchez, MS-LA MSA$798
Bastrop, LA MSA$600

Counties in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin County$2,722
Cameron County$2,495
Orleans County$1,788
Ascension County$1,756
St. Bernard County$1,645
Plaquemines County$1,581
De Soto County$1,562
Iberville County$1,558
East Feliciana County$1,540
Natchitoches County$1,530

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

St. James County$931
Iberia County$909
Sabine County$905
Allen County$869
Bienville County$850
Red River County$850
Pointe Coupee County$706
Assumption County$675
Jefferson Davis County$669
Evangeline County$575

Zip Codes in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

70118$3,050
71295$2,722
71006$2,483
70734$2,400
70032$2,314
70836$2,229
70778$2,200
71030$2,200
70725$2,194
70037$2,066

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

71346$650
71486$640
71235$635
70546$634
70648$600
71280$600
70586$575
71302$570
71467$515
70655$500

Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Winnsboro, LA$2,722
Benton, LA$2,483
Geismar, LA$2,400
Arabi, LA$2,314
Sorrento, LA$2,200
Gloster, LA$2,200
Darrow, LA$2,194
Belle Chasse, LA$2,066
Youngsville, LA$1,990
Zachary, LA$1,913

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Baldwin, LA$700
Lecompte, LA$650
Zwolle, LA$640
Dubach, LA$635
Jennings, LA$634
Sterlington, LA$600
Kinder, LA$600
Ville Platte, LA$575
Pollock, LA$515
Oberlin, LA$500
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