Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

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The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Baton Rouge is $1,146+, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,325+. Rent rates updated 2 days ago

Studio: $766+
Prices trending down
1 Bed: $1,146+
Prices trending down
2 Beds: $1,325+
Prices trending down
3+ Beds: $1,631+
Prices trending down

* Averages are based on the rental prices of properties listed on Apartment List that don’t include fees

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Baton Rouge Rent Report: April 2026

Welcome to the Apartment List April 2026 Rent Report for Baton Rouge, LA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,093, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 0.9% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Baton Rouge rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.

Baton Rouge Renter Confidence Survey

National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states

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Overview of Findings

Apartment List has released Baton Rouge’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.

"Baton Rouge renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "They gave most categories below average scores."

South Campus

What's it like to live in South Campus?

University influence shapes South Campus, where housing near Louisiana State University creates diverse community with academic energy. The district sits within reasonable distance to both campus facilities and the developing Nicholson Drive corridor without undergraduate-dominated atmosphere. Though some blocks show varied investment levels, strategic positioning between LSU resources and downtown employment creates ideal convenience for both academic professionals and graduate students seeking reasonable housing with genuine separation between educational environments and living spaces beyond purely campus-adjacent options often facing extreme seasonal occupancy fluctuations. The neighborhood's tree-lined streets create natural beauty unusual for urban environments, while the flat topography makes bicycle transportation practical throughout most seasons.

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Apartments for Rent in Baton Rouge, LA

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Jones Creek

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South Campus

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