City

Average Rent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge is a city in Louisiana. It ranks #74 out of 155 for places to rent. Baton Rouge is in
the county of
East Baton Rouge County and
the metropolitan area of
Baton Rouge, LA MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Baton Rouge includes 13 zip codes, no sections, 50 neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Baton Rouge is $1,312 which represents a decrease of -2.99% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Baton Rouge to rent places is 70836 with an average rent of $2,223. The least expensive zip code in Baton Rouge to rent places is 70814 with an average rent of $851.

The most expensive neighborhood in Baton Rouge to rent places is Kleinpeter with an average rent of $2,571. The least expensive neighborhood in Baton Rouge to rent places is Delmont Place with an average rent of $592.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Baton Rouge currently stands at $1,312.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 70802, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,245. This represents a difference of -5% when compared to Baton Rouge.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Louisiana, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,408, showing a more expensive of +7% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,867. This constitutes a more expensive by +42% when compared to the rent in Baton Rouge.
$1,312
Baton Rouge
VS
$1,245
-5%
70802, zip
$1,408
+7%
LA, state
$1,867
+42%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 21 2026

Zip Codes in Baton Rouge, LA

70836$2,223
70819$1,845
70809$1,659
70812$1,571
70808$1,516
70820$1,496
70802$1,245
70806$1,241
70816$1,237
70807$1,168
70805$959
70815$914
70814$851

Neighborhoods in Baton Rouge, LA

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places