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Donaldsonville, LA

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A historic rural town with plenty of Southern charm minutes from Baton Rouge

River History Dining Affordable Rural

Resting on the banks of the Mississippi River, Donaldsonville embodies the down-home beauty Louisiana is known for. Donaldsonville is filled with affordable rentals in a variety of styles from modern apartments to restored single-family homes with classic Southern features like large wrap-around porches. Filled with historical significance, Donaldson was the state capital before it was moved to Baton Rouge and housed many public figures from politicians to world-class chefs. Today, the small town is undergoing revitalization and is best known for being home to an amazing dining scene, the River Road African American Museum, and the Fort Butler Historic Site — all of which drive visitors from across the state. Donaldsonville is ideal for renters looking for a pastoral escape but is less than an hour away from Baton Rouge.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Donaldsonville, LA is $898 for one bedroom, $941 for two bedrooms, and $1,208 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Donaldsonville has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$898/month
30 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lowery Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

306 Students

5
out of 10

Donaldsonville Primary School

Public

Grades PK-2

432 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lowery Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

295 Students

3
out of 10

Donaldsonville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

435 Students

4
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.