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Baker

Pop. 12,253·41st most expensive in Louisiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,194/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$771
Rising (Monthly)
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Baker · $1,194
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,194/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$54,750/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Baker's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,920
Research median
$1,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,328/yr
At $1,194/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Baker, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,253
Median income
$54,750
Median age
33.5
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
26.3%
27.8%
22.8%
Under 1826.3%
18–3427.8%
35–5422.8%
55–6411.8%
65+11.3%
Gender
41.3%
58.7%
Male41.3%
Female58.7%
Race & ethnicity
87.2%
White10%
Black87.2%
Hispanic1.7%
Other1%
Education (25+)
40.7%
26.8%
20.6%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma40.7%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Baker, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,371 → $54,750
down 1.1%
Population
12,736 → 12,253
down 3.8%
Renter share
29.5% → 30.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.6% → 20.6%
+2.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,371 in 2021 to $54,750 more recently. Census counts show Baker, LA losing about 483 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.6% to 20.6% across the same window.

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Baker rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Baker, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Baker is $1,194/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,010/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,160/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,450/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($54,750/yr), Baker ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Baker an affordable city for renters?

Baker is considered affordable for renters. At $1,194/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($54,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Baker falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Baker?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,194/mo in Baker. The local median household income is $54,750/yr, meaning the typical Baker household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Baker?

Rent in Baker has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Baker rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Baker is one of the more affordable cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #41 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,194/mo.

What percentage of Baker residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of Baker households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. Baker leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Baker rent compare to the national average?

Baker's median rent of $1,194/mo is $771 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #41 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,194/mo, rent takes ~26% of Baker's median household income ($54,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Baker 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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