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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 25 metropolitan areas in Louisiana, 53 counties, 6 congressional districts, 231 zip codes, and 158 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Louisiana is $1,403 which represents an increase of 2.36% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is LA NON MSA with an average rent of $1,571. The least expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is Natchez, MS-LA MSA with an average rent of $824.

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 Evangeline County with an average rent of $575.

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 $1,403.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,447. 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 $1,569, 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 $1,859. This constitutes a more expensive by +32% when compared to the rent in Louisiana.
$1,403
Louisiana
VS
$1,447
+3%
Jefferson, county
$1,569
+12%
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, msa
$1,859
+32%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

LA NON MSA$1,571
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA$1,569
Bogalusa, LA MSA$1,435
Minden, LA MSA$1,420
Natchitoches, LA MSA$1,414
Abbeville, LA MSA$1,391
Monroe, LA MSA$1,371
Hammond, LA MSA$1,365
Baton Rouge, LA MSA$1,359
DeRidder, LA MSA$1,350

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake Charles, LA MSA$1,163
Fort Polk South, LA MSA$1,140
Ruston, LA MSA$1,127
New Iberia, LA MSA$1,071
Crowley, LA MSA$1,060
Alexandria, LA MSA$975
Jennings, LA MSA$969
Opelousas-Eunice, LA MSA$865
Bastrop, LA MSA$836
Natchez, MS-LA MSA$824

Counties in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Richland County$5,000
Franklin County$2,857
Cameron County$2,495
Orleans County$1,786
Ascension County$1,700
St. Bernard County$1,655
Natchitoches County$1,652
Plaquemines County$1,597
De Soto County$1,554
Iberville County$1,538

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

St. James County$931
Assumption County$909
Acadia County$907
Iberia County$884
Allen County$858
Bienville County$850
Red River County$850
Jefferson Davis County$731
Pointe Coupee County$707
Evangeline County$575

Zip Codes in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

71269$5,000
70118$2,975
71295$2,857
70665$2,616
70734$2,400
70725$2,350
71006$2,278
71201$2,275
70435$2,264
70836$2,225

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

70760$707
70514$700
71033$695
71346$654
71235$629
71486$615
70586$575
71302$539
71467$515
70655$500

Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Rayville, LA$5,000
Winnsboro, LA$2,857
Geismar, LA$2,400
Darrow, LA$2,350
Benton, LA$2,278
Arabi, LA$2,200
Sorrento, LA$2,200
Gloster, LA$2,200
Belle Chasse, LA$2,152
Zachary, LA$2,091

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Kinder, LA$713
New Roads, LA$707
Baldwin, LA$700
Greenwood, LA$695
Lecompte, LA$654
Dubach, LA$629
Zwolle, LA$615
Ville Platte, LA$575
Pollock, LA$515
Oberlin, LA$500
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