Camden Lake Apts
2525 Oneal Ln,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
1-2 Beds | $1,064 - $1,380
Rental Market Trends in Baton Rouge, LA
What is the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA?
$1,014/month
Average Rent
709 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Baton Rouge, LA is $1,014 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Baton Rouge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Baton Rouge, you can expect to pay about $795 per month for a studio, $1,014 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,164 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,373 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Baton Rouge, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $5 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Baton Rouge, LA
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
21%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?
Based on current rent prices, Brownfields, Park Forest/LA North and Scotlandville are the most affordable neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge?
Based on current rent prices, Avalon, South Baton Rouge and Greenwell are the most expensive neighborhoods in Baton Rouge.
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Which Baton Rouge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Baton Rouge with the most apartments available are Downtown Baton Rouge, Shenandoah and Mid City Baton Rouge .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Baton Rouge, LA?
Because the average rent in Baton Rouge is $1,014, you’ll want to make about $3,380 per month or $40,560 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Baton Rouge, LA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Baton Rouge, LA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,527/month
Two Bedroom
$881/month
$1,367/month
Three Bedroom
$869/month
$1,783/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.