Heights at Hammond
19216 Dr. John Lambert Dr,
Hammond, LA 70403
$1,175 - $1,619 | 1-3 Beds
Hammond
Hammond, LA
Area Guide
Home to abundant local businesses and Southeastern Louisiana University
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Family-Friendly
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University
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The city of Hammond is located approximately 47 miles east of Baton Rouge and 57 miles northwest of New Orleans. Hammond is home to Southeastern Louisiana University, several cultural museums, city parks, and shopping centers. Residents of this convenient suburb enjoy visiting Zemurray Park with the family and local businesses around town such as Gnarly Barley Brewing and Cate Street Seafood Station. The city features easy access to Interstates 55 and 12, so residents can easily travel to neighboring communities for work or leisure. Locals can also travel to Lake Pontchartrain, located a few miles north of New Orleans. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in Hammond are fairly affordable.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Hammond, LA is $639 for a studio, $994 for one bedroom, $1,102 for two bedrooms, and $1,323 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hammond has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$994/month
698 Sq Ft
House
$1,506/month
1,235 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,100/month
984 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Hammond, LA is 14.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Hammond is 34.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $639 - $1,323. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 21.4% less for utilities, and 7.4% less for transportation.
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Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
46
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
Southeastern La University Lab School
Public
Grades PK-8
269 Students
10
Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,343 Students
5
Woodland Park Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-3
519 Students
4
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 4-8
447 Students
4
Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,072 Students
3
Southeastern La University Lab School
Public
Grades PK-8
269 Students
10
Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,343 Students
5
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 4-8
447 Students
4
Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori School
Public
Grades PK-8
1,072 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,750 Students
3
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Methodology
† 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.