Average rent in Louisiana
As of September 2026, the typical rent across Louisiana's 13 metro areas is $1,373 per month (+3.0% year over year, weighted by population so large metros count for more).
Figures cover all property types — single-family, condo and apartment — at every bedroom count. The interactive map can break rents down by home type.
Oct 24 – Nov 26
Louisiana observed rentSame month last yearForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $1,577 | +1.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,385 | +1.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,366 | +2.5% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,358 | +18.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hammond, LA | $1,315 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Houma, LA | $1,302 | +5.8% | Trends & forecast → |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,282 | +6.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Monroe, LA | $1,180 | +8.0% | Trends & forecast → |
| Ruston, LA | $1,156 | +6.9% | Trends & forecast → |
| DeRidder, LA | $1,144 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Polk South, LA | $1,123 | +3.7% | Trends & forecast → |
| Alexandria, LA | $1,029 | +3.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Opelousas, LA | $858 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Louisiana metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.