Average rent in Louisiana
As of July 2026, the typical rent across Louisiana's 14 metro areas is $1,404 per month (+1.8% 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.
Aug 24 – Sep 26
Louisiana observed rentForecast (2 months shown free)
| Metro | Average rent | Year over year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $1,604 | +1.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $1,407 | +3.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Hammond, LA | $1,389 | +3.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lafayette, LA | $1,364 | +0.4% | Trends & forecast → |
| Shreveport, LA | $1,357 | +4.6% | Trends & forecast → |
| Lake Charles, LA | $1,319 | +18.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Houma, LA | $1,308 | +4.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| DeRidder, LA | $1,287 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Ruston, LA | $1,261 | +6.1% | Trends & forecast → |
| Monroe, LA | $1,225 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Fort Polk South, LA | $1,202 | +3.2% | Trends & forecast → |
| Alexandria, LA | $1,063 | +1.3% | Trends & forecast → |
| Opelousas, LA | $1,058 | — | Trends & forecast → |
| Morgan City, LA | $1,031 | — | Trends & forecast → |
Want the 12-month outlook for a Louisiana metro? Open the interactive forecast — history, confidence ranges, and what's driving each prediction.