← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Baton Rouge, LA, over the past three years
Rent in Baton Rouge, LA
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,333
1-year change
+3.0%
3-year change
+7.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+2.9%
Rents in Baton Rouge rose +3.0%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Baton Rouge, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,333 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,332 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,323 |
| May 2026 | $1,312 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,307 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,300 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,291 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,283 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,278 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,282 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,284 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,295 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,294 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,292 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,287 |
| May 2025 | $1,285 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,282 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,274 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,271 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,271 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,275 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,273 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,274 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,275 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,272 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,264 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,252 |
| May 2024 | $1,240 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,230 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,230 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,230 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,238 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,240 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,242 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,238 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,236 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,241 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,030 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,530 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,700 |
City typical rent × LA bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 70802 | $1,079 | +7.5% |
| 70805 | $929 | +2.8% |
| 70806 | $1,239 | +3.5% |
| 70808 | $1,532 | +2.4% |
| 70809 | $1,386 | +2.7% |
| 70810 | $1,548 | +4.8% |
| 70815 | $917 | +8.2% |
| 70816 | $1,069 | +1.1% |
| 70817 | $1,591 | +3.5% |
| 70818 | $1,674 | – |
| 70820 | $1,489 | +2.3% |
| 70836 | $1,305 | −0.1% |
Negotiating a renewal in Baton Rouge
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Baton Rouge, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −0.1% to +8.2%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.