Heights Ruston
1812 Alabama Ave,
Ruston, LA 71270
2-4 Beds | $450 - $2,000
Rental Market Trends in Ruston, LA
What is the average rent in Ruston, LA?
$898/month
Average Rent
676 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+9.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Ruston, LA is $898 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Ruston more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ruston, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $898 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,051 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,073 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Ruston, LA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 9.8%, which averages out to $88 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in Ruston, LA
Last Updated December 2024
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
47%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
13%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ruston, LA?
Because the average rent in Ruston is $898, you’ll want to make about $2,993 per month or $35,916 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.
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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.