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Rental Market Trends in Louisiana

$1,051/month

Average Rent

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

+$8

Average Price Increase

Ranked 7th

Least Expensive Rent by State

14,809

Available Rentals

Monroe, LA

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Louisiana?

As of June 2026, the average rent in Louisiana is $1,051/month. When you rent an apartment in Louisiana, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $947 per month for a studio, $1,051 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,232 for a two-bedroom apartment in Louisiana. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,451 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$947/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,051/month
705 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,232/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,451/month
1,263 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Louisiana?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Louisiana to live are Monroe, Shreveport and Alexandria.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Monroe
$878/month
696 Sq Ft
Shreveport
$901/month
690 Sq Ft
Alexandria
$933/month
706 Sq Ft
Bossier City
$955/month
672 Sq Ft
Houma
$967/month
670 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$989/month
701 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$1,015/month
701 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,024/month
710 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,061/month
741 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,073/month
659 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Louisiana?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Louisiana to live are Marrero, New Orleans and Prairieville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Marrero
$1,294/month
775 Sq Ft
New Orleans
$1,264/month
712 Sq Ft
Prairieville
$1,196/month
636 Sq Ft
Metairie
$1,073/month
659 Sq Ft
Kenner
$1,061/month
741 Sq Ft
Baton Rouge
$1,024/month
710 Sq Ft
Lake Charles
$1,015/month
701 Sq Ft
Lafayette
$989/month
701 Sq Ft
Houma
$967/month
670 Sq Ft
Bossier City
$955/month
672 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Louisiana

14,809 Available Apartments for Rent

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† 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.


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