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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, 52 counties, 6 congressional districts, 226 zip codes, and 151 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Louisiana is $1,402 which represents an increase of 2.19% 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 $1,568. The least expensive metropolitan area in Louisiana to rent places is Bastrop, LA MSA with an average rent of $800.

The most expensive county in Louisiana to rent places is Franklin County with an average rent of $2,778. 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 $3,027. 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 $2,778. 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 $1,402.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Jefferson, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,443. 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 $1,568, 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 $1,852. This constitutes a more expensive by +32% when compared to the rent in Louisiana.
$1,402
Louisiana
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$1,443
+3%
Jefferson, county
$1,568
+12%
New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA, msa
$1,852
+32%
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Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 17 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, LA MSA$1,568
Minden, LA MSA$1,479
Bogalusa, LA MSA$1,435
Natchitoches, LA MSA$1,422
Abbeville, LA MSA$1,417
Monroe, LA MSA$1,412
LA NON MSA$1,393
Baton Rouge, LA MSA$1,364
Hammond, LA MSA$1,355
DeRidder, LA MSA$1,351

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Lake Charles, LA MSA$1,146
Fort Polk South, LA MSA$1,113
Ruston, LA MSA$1,094
Crowley, LA MSA$1,080
New Iberia, LA MSA$985
Jennings, LA MSA$973
Alexandria, LA MSA$956
Opelousas-Eunice, LA MSA$873
Natchez, MS-LA MSA$806
Bastrop, LA MSA$800

Counties in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin County$2,778
Cameron County$2,495
Orleans County$1,788
Ascension County$1,735
St. Bernard County$1,649
Plaquemines County$1,589
Natchitoches County$1,583
De Soto County$1,575
Iberville County$1,575
East Feliciana County$1,540

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

St. James County$931
Acadia County$924
Iberia County$904
Allen County$867
Bienville County$850
Red River County$850
Assumption County$779
Pointe Coupee County$707
Jefferson Davis County$682
Evangeline County$575

Zip Codes in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

70118$3,027
71295$2,778
71006$2,441
70734$2,400
70725$2,350
70032$2,233
70836$2,227
70778$2,200
71030$2,200
71201$2,120

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

70514$700
70546$659
71346$650
71486$636
71235$633
70648$600
70586$575
71302$542
71467$515
70655$500

Cities in Louisiana

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Winnsboro, LA$2,778
Benton, LA$2,441
Geismar, LA$2,400
Darrow, LA$2,350
Arabi, LA$2,233
Sorrento, LA$2,200
Gloster, LA$2,200
Belle Chasse, LA$2,106
Youngsville, LA$1,999
Zachary, LA$1,990

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

New Roads, LA$707
Baldwin, LA$700
Jennings, LA$659
Lecompte, LA$650
Zwolle, LA$636
Dubach, LA$633
Kinder, LA$600
Ville Platte, LA$575
Pollock, LA$515
Oberlin, LA$500
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